The usual steps taken in setting up a commercial Gamma Irradiation Plant in India are as follows:”

1. Identifying the products that will be irradiated, and the period of availability of each product, Quantity of each product, Packaging sizes, expected Changeover period from one product to another.

2. Establishing the commercial viability of the Plant (Market studies, Project reports etc.). Identifying a proper site for the Irradiation Plant. (Refer AERB guide lines on site selection) Finalizing the specifications / requirements of the Gamma Irradiation Plant. Obtaining Site approval from AERB. Preparation and Submission of the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) to AERB. Commencement of civil works after approval of the PSAR from AERB. Installation of Embedded Parts during the civil works. Installation of Plant and machinery after completion of civil works Cold Commissioning of the Irradiation Plant and carrying out acceptance tests. Submission of Acceptance test reports to AERB and Inspection by AERB. After AERB approval for source loading, supply and installation of Source and commissioning Dosimetry by BRIT. Submission of Final safety Analysis report to AERB with final documents.