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WHAT MATERIALS ARE TO BE CONROLLED BY
THE AUTHORITY?
• In radiation protection, background radiation or radioactive are not controlled,
although the levels are high, e.g. Kerala, Madras the state of India; coastal area of
Brazil; Niue Island in Pacific.
• In Malaysia, background radiation ∽ 2mSv/yr
• Only materials / processes potentially to cause additional radiation exposure to
people will be controlled.
• Authority: AELB
