Management & Training
Nucleonic Gauge & Radioactive Source Compliance
Industrial nucleonic gauges contain sealed radioactive sources. We help you keep them licensed, documented and, at the end of their life, disposed of through authorised channels.
Quick answer
Industrial nucleonic gauges contain sealed radioactive sources regulated by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). They must be licensed and documented, and disused sources must never be scrapped: they are returned to the supplier or transferred to an AERB-authorised agency. Aaradhya Enviro handles the documentation and coordination; authorised agencies handle the sources.
Reviewed by the Aaradhya Enviro compliance team · 18 October 2026
Overview
Level, density, thickness and moisture gauges used in cement, steel, paper, chemical and mining industries often contain sealed radioactive sources. Their possession, use, transfer and disposal are regulated by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and the Radiation Protection Rules. A designated Radiological Safety Officer, inventory records and periodic reporting are typically required.
When a gauge is no longer needed or a plant is closing, the source cannot be scrapped or stored indefinitely. It must be returned to the supplier or transferred to an authorised agency with regulatory approval. We help prepare the documentation, coordinate with the supplier and authorised agencies, and keep records in order. All handling of the source itself is carried out only by AERB-authorised agencies.
Who needs this service
- Cement, steel, paper, chemical, petrochemical and mining units using nucleonic gauges
- Plants with disused or legacy gauges in storage
- Units closing down, relocating or replacing gauges
- Sites that need their radiation safety records organised
What we cover
Source inventory
List of gauges, sources, activity and licence status.
Licensing documentation
Support with AERB applications, renewals and reports.
Safety records
Survey records, RSO documentation and storage requirements.
Disposal coordination
Return to supplier or transfer to an authorised agency.
Transport paperwork
Coordination of approvals and documents for transfer.
Closure records
Proof of disposal and updated regulatory records.
Our process
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Step 1
Inventory
We document every gauge and its status.
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Step 2
Regulatory check
Licence, RSO and reporting status reviewed.
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Step 3
Plan
Disposal or relicensing route agreed.
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Step 4
Approvals
Documentation prepared for the required approvals.
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Step 5
Authorised transfer
Handled by the supplier or an authorised agency.
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Step 6
Closure
Records updated and disposal confirmed.
What you receive
- Nucleonic source inventory
- Regulatory status review
- Application and report documentation
- Disposal coordination record
- Updated compliance file
Applicable regulations
- Atomic Energy Act, 1962
- Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004
- AERB safety codes and guides for industrial gauges and disposal
Regulations are amended from time to time; we always work to the version currently in force and the conditions in your own consent.
FAQ
Nucleonic Gauge & Radioactive Source Compliance: frequently asked questions
Can a disused nucleonic gauge be sold as scrap?
Who regulates nucleonic gauges in India?
Do you physically handle the radioactive source?
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