The Department of Health has made a Statutory Rule entitled "The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018T", (S.R. 2018 No 17), which comes into operation on 6th February 2018.

This Rule implements, as respects Northern Ireland, some of the provisions of Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom (OJ No L13, 17.1.2041, pl) laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers from exposure to ionising radiation. In particular the Rule transposes Directive requirements relating to dangers arising from ionising radiation in relation to medical exposure.

This Rule may be purchased from the Stationery Office at www.tso.co.uk or by contacting TSO Customer services on 0333 202 5070, or viewed online at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr