Radiation Machine & Radioactive Material
Registration & Compliance

Radiation Control

The Radiation Control program has the responsibility of regulating the use of radiation machines and Naturally Occurring and Accelerator Produced Radioactive Materials (NARM) in the state of Missouri. As part of this responsibility, the Radiation Control program registers all radiation machines and NARM and requires inspections of some of these facilities on a regular basis.

Facilities using Medical Radiation Machines, Non-Medical Radiation Machines, Radioactive Materials, or Mammography Machines can register by completing the appropriate registration form for their facility and sending the form to the Radiation Control program.

Temporary Registration of Radioactive Material or Radiation Machines (Reciprocity)

Out-of-state holders of radioactive material or radiation machines who plan to use it temporarily (less than six months) in Missouri for demonstration or other purposes must register with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Currently, there is no fee for this temporary registration.

Registration is accomplished by completing an “Out-of-State Radioactive Material Source Temporary Registration” form OR “Out of State Radiation Machine Temporary Registration” form. All non-exempt sources brought into the state of Missouri for temporary use must be registered at least four (4) days before entry.

The following web sites provide additional information about radiation machines:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission