EMN Radiation Protection | Newsletter Issue 4 | September 2026

Strengthening Radiation Safety Across Europe

Welcome to the newsletter of the European Metrology Network for Radiation Protection (EMN Radiation Protection), the central contact point for measurement capabilities supporting radiation safety frameworks across Europe.

This issue reports on the network’s active participation in the upcoming Radiation Protection Week 2026 in Berlin, Germany, highlights the EMN’s strategic membership in the Occupational Radiation Protection Network (ORPNET), and spotlights the MetroPOEM project’s new training videos and certified reference materials. The newsletter also features educational advancements with the integration of GuideRadPROS e-learning materials into the IAEA-ORPNET platform. Enjoy reading!

Annette Röttger, Chair of EMN Radiation Protection, comments:
“At its core, radiation protection addresses the issue of an invisible and often feared hazard posed by ionising radiation applied in medicine and technology. European policy cannot function without absolute trust in the accuracy of measured data. Metrology provides this trust through traceable measurements and harmonised procedures, thereby verifying safety claims.”

Yours sincerely,
The EMN Radiation Protection Team

ERPW 2026 in Berlin

Berlin, Germany | 5 – 9 October 2026

The EMN Radiation Protection is taking the stage at this year’s European Radiation Protection Week! After an introduction by EMN Chair Annette Röttger, the session provides direct, practical insights into modern radiation metrology through three expert talks: on proving compliance with legal metrology requirements using risk assessment, on the type testing of radiation protection dosimeters in Germany, and on taking dosimeters from development to routine use, focusing on standards and measurement uncertainties.

Find more detailed information here

­Stronger Together: The EMN’s membership in the “Occupational Radiation Protection Network”

In a major step towards harmonising European safety standards, the EMN for Radiation Protection has officially joined the Occupational Radiation Protection Network. This strategic membership closes a critical gap, linking primary metrology research directly with practical workplace safety applications. The collaboration will ensure that workers in medical, industrial, and nuclear sectors benefit from the most accurate and validated dosimetry solutions available.

Read more about the mission of ORPNET

GuideRadPROS: New e-learning course for radiation protection dosimeters launched

Empowering the next generation of radiation protection specialists remains a core mission of the EMN. Metrology Partnership project Harmonisation, update and implementation of standards related to radiation protection dosimeters for photon radiation (22NRM07, GuideRadPROS) developed a new e-learning module. The new course is also featured on the IAEA-ORPNET website. The training offers specialists and radiation protection officers practical insights.

Read more about the new e-learning

MetroPOEM: New training videos and reference materials available

As the demands for environmental and medical radiation monitoring evolve, precise calibration becomes more vital than ever. The Metrology Partnership project Metrology for the harmonisation of measurements of environmental pollutants in Europe (21GRD09, MetroPOEM) has launched a comprehensive series of training videos alongside a new batch of certified reference materials. These resources are designed to improve the traceability of radioactive pollutant measurements and are now being made publicly available to laboratories.

Access MetroPOEM resources

Upcoming Events: EMN Radiation Protection On Stage

5 – 9 October 2026 | Berlin, Germany
European Radiation Protection Week 2026
As a key annual gathering for the radiation protection community, ERPW connects leading experts, researchers, and policymakers from across Europe. EMN Radiation Protection will be actively contributing to the programme – join the EMN presentation on Tuesday from 14:45 to 16:15.

15 – 18 March 2027 | Lyon, France
CIM 2027 – International Metrology Conference
The CIM remains a cornerstone event for global metrology. EMN Radiation Protection will contribute to the dialogue on state-of-the-art measurement techniques, presenting research that drives the traceability and accuracy required for modern radiation protection and environmental safety.

EMN for Radiation Protection Members and Contacts

An overview of Radiation Protection Members, Partners and Contact Persons can be found at the network's website.

Browse through the network’s membership

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