Which organization develops recommendations based on procedures for the safe transport of radioactive material?

• A. ICAO
• B. IATA
• C. UN SCoETDG
• D. IAEA

Answer: (D)

IAEA is the body that develops the recommendations and safety standards specifically for transporting radioactive material. It publishes the Safety Standards Series, which covers how radioactive materials should be packaged, labeled, documented, and handled during transport, along with requirements for containment, shielding, and emergency response. These standards are internationally recognized and widely adopted by countries as the basis for national regulations and by other international bodies when creating transport rules.

ICAO and IATA focus on air transport and how dangerous goods, including radioactive material, are carried by aircraft, largely implementing or aligning with broader standards. The UN Subcommittee on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN SCoETDG) develops the UN Model Regulations that provide a framework used around the world, including by IAEA for safety standards, but the organization that originates the core recommendations for safe transport of radioactive material is the IAEA.