objective and Missions

In short

Pursuant to Decree No. 2024/599 of November 19, 2024, changing the name and reorganizing the National Radiological Protection Agency (Agence Nationale de Radioprotection), the Authority oversees, in the name and on behalf of the State, radiological safety, nuclear security, and the implementation of safeguards.

It provides public information and awareness-raising on radiological and nuclear risks.

In this capacity, it is responsible for:

General terms :

Implement, in conjunction with the relevant government services, the national policy on radiological and nuclear safety, nuclear security and safeguards enforcement;

Propose to the government draft instruments and standards relating to radiological safety, nuclear security and safeguards;

Carry out safety, security and safeguards inspections, monitor and evaluate all activities, practices and facilities involving ionizing radiation;

Ensure that the people or entities authorized to carry out an activity or practice comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including financial obligations where applicable, and take coercive measures in the event of non-compliance;

D’organiser des mesures coercitives en cas de non-observation ;

Organize training, acquire and disseminate information and documentation relating to nuclear safety, nuclear security and safeguards;

Develop scientific and technical cooperation with national and international bodies in areas of common interest;

Participate in the implementation of international legal instruments to which Cameroon is a party and in the preparation of related national reports;

Make recommandations to the Government on the peaceful use of nuclear energy:

Our vision

Being the national reference regulatory body that reassures concerning measures taken for the protection against the harmful effects of inonizing radiation and demonstrates natuionally and internationaly recognized technical and managerial skills.