The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (ARN) has made this official Decision 704/2025through the the Revision 4 of the standard AR 10.16.1 “Transportation of radioactive substances”in accordance with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Regulation SSR-6.
The update introduces and tightens new requirements for the carriage of parcels, multilateral authorizations and technical documentation Operational safety when transporting radioactive substances used in medicine, industry and research.
With this measure, Argentina is modernizing and adapting its regulations for the transport of sensitive goods current standards in it international system. As set out in the resolution, Revision 4 replaces previous requirements and establishes new guidelines for certification, packaging design, maintenance and interaction between relevant authorities during transport. The standard also unifies criteria between imports, exports and internal movements.
In order to avoid any impact on the continuity of services, the ARN has introduced a transitional arrangement. Only packages approved under previous versions – particularly those regulated between 1996 and 2012 – may be used until December 31, 2025After that, they must be updated to the requirements of the new edition. Those approved under the 1985 or 1990 frameworks can continue to operate subject to conditions multilateral consent from the various authorities involved in the tour.
The ARN clarifies that the transition does not require new security assessments already carried out: holders must provide updated documentation in the current forms, including the relevant technical annexes. The authority carries out the official examination and issues the new registration certificates. This mechanism allows the maintenance of the Business continuity des Transport of radioactive charges while regulatory changes are adopted.
In addition, the update offers the opportunity to improve this Traceability in all Logistics chain. The adoption of international criteria facilitates and simplifies interoperability between jurisdictions Multimodal transport planning and allows clearer coordination with terminals, warehouses and operators who manage these types of goods according to strict protocols. Standardizing processes reduces administrative risks and streamlines controls at origin, transit and destination.
Although the amount of radioactive material in overall cargo transport is small, its management requires technical precision, strict compliance and increased traceability. Resolution 704/2025 has a direct impact on:
- Land and air transport companies that mobilize radioactive packages.
- Medical centers operate the diagnostic and treatment equipment.
- Industries use the radiation or calibration sources.
- Laboratories and scientific facilities that regulated material is imported or exported.
The regulatory update is looking Reduce risksharmonize criteria with other countries and ensure that documentation meets the standards applied in International logistics chainswhich facilitates cross-border permits, inspections and approvals.
The decision also confirms that permit holders must make the payment Regulatory rate accordingly for the analysis and extension of new certificates under the updated regulation.
Adopting requirements equivalent to those of the IAEA allows Argentina to maintain transport operations under a framework compatible with that of regulators in the rest of the world. This makes it easier Validation of permits for international transit Cooperation for exports and imports and access to approved documentation in specialized logistics circuits.
The tightening of regulation occurs in a context in which traceability, the integrity of the transported package and the Radiation protection They are crucial elements for the reliability of the logistics system and the sectors that depend on these inputs.
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