Circular No. 22/2019/TT-BKHCN promulgates National Technical Regulations for mammography X-ray equipment and remote-controlled brachytherapy devices used in healthcare, to take effect from June 20, 2020.
Key points
- The Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency, heads of units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.
- This Circular takes effect from June 20, 2020.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: The national technical regulations will ensure safety and quality during the use of mammography X-ray equipment and remote-controlled brachytherapy devices, thereby enhancing diagnostic and treatment effectiveness.
- Negative impact: Implementing the national technical regulations may increase costs for healthcare facilities when purchasing new equipment or complying with safety requirements.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To which equipment does this technical regulation apply?
National Technical Regulation QCVN 21:2019/BKHCN applies to mammography X-ray equipment used in healthcare, and National Technical Regulation QCVN 22:2019/BKHCN applies to remote-controlled brachytherapy devices used in healthcare.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from June 20, 2020.
Which agencies and organizations are responsible for implementing this Circular?
The Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency, heads of units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.
Who will provide guidance if there are difficulties during implementation?
Agencies, organizations, and individuals should promptly report to the Ministry of Science and Technology for guidance or research, revision, and supplementation.
At what level does this technical regulation apply to mammography X-ray equipment and brachytherapy devices?
This Circular only applies to mammography X-ray equipment and remote-controlled brachytherapy devices used in healthcare.
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CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations onfor X-ray device - imaging mammography breast and radiotherapy equipmentremotely loaded source after use for medical purposes
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Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Law on June 3, 2008;
Pursuant to the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations; Decree No. 78/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 16, 2018 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations; for technique;
Pursuant to Decree No. 07/2010/NĐ-CP dated January 25 year 2010 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions ofguiding certain contents of implementation the Atomic Energy Law and Law No. 47/2024/QH15 dated August 16, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology at the request of the Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency and the Head of the Legal Department;;
Decree No. 95/2017/NĐ-CP The Minister of Science and Technology issues this Circular promulgating National Technical Regulations for;
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radiotherapy equipment for medical purposes - imaging mammography breast and This Circular hereby promulgates two National Technical Regulations as follows: remotely loaded source after use 1. National Technical Regulation for X-ray imaging mammography equipment for medical purposes.,
Article 1. Registration number: QCVN 21:2019/BKHCN.
2. National Technical Regulation for radiotherapy equipment with remotely loaded source after use for medical purposes.
Registration number: QCVN 22:2019/BKHCN.
This Circular takes effect from June 20, 2020.
The Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency, heads of units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
Article 2. During implementation, if there are difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report to the Ministry of Science and Technology for guidance or further study and amendment.
Article 3. The Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency, heads of units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and related agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
During implementation, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly reflect them to the Ministry of Science and Technology for guidance or research and amendment.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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