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The transport of radioactive materials in Cameroon is carried out in accordance with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Transport Regulations. These regulations are reflected in national legislation and regulatory texts, in particular Law No. 2019012 of July 19, 2019, establishing the general framework for radiological safety, nuclear security, civil liability and the safeguards enforcement, Decree No. 2024/00163 of January 22, 2024, establishing the modalities for the application of certain provisions of this law, and Decree No. 2024/0599 of November 19, 2024, changing the name and missions of the National Agency for Radiological Protection (ANRP), which became the Radiological Safety and Nuclear Security Authority (ASRAN). ASRAN ensures the implementation, throughout the national territory, of safety and security measures relating to the transport of radioactive materials. However, the effectiveness of this activity depends on the contribution of stakeholders in the transport chain, law enforcement agencies, security forces, justice, and providing the Authority with the resources required to carry out its missions.
Key words: radioactive materials, IAEA transport regulations, national legislation and regulations, security, carrier, enforcement, regulatory authority
