The Nuclear and Radiation Safety Centre is proud to announce the release of xARIS Version 1.0, a groundbreaking upgrade to the Advanced Regulatory Information System (ARIS). Completely redesigned and reimagined, xARIS retains the powerful functionalities of ARIS v2.5 while introducing an enhanced user interface and two brand-new modules: OCCUDOSE and RADEVENTS. The new interface is sleek, modern, and user-friendly, improving navigation, accessibility, and task management for regulatory body professionals Module OCCUDOSE enables real-time monitoring and advanced analysis of occupational radiation doses. It is a vital tool for tracking worker exposures and ensuring safety standards are met. Module RADEVENTS provides a structured platform for managing radiation and security-related events, enhancing reporting, documentation, and compliance tracking. xARIS builds upon user feedback to enhance existing functionalities with more customisation options, streamlined workflows, and improved data management. Six interconnected modules, RASOD, Licensee, Authorisation, Inspection, Occudose, and Radevents, work together to provide a comprehensive digital solution for regulatory operations. xAris includes flexible reporting, multilingual support, secure database backup and restore, role-based user management, and powerful statistical tools. Existing users can easily upgrade following the provided instructions or by contacting the support team. More about xARIS can be read here.
Representatives of the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Centre (NRSC) and the Armenian Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee (ANRA) took part in the first technical meeting in Trnava (Slovakia). The meeting was held within the framework of an EU assistance project. During the visit, Armenian experts held a series of meetings and discussions with the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Slovakia (UJD), as well as with representatives of key institutions in the nuclear field, VUJE and JAVYS. The discussions focused on Slovakia’s experience in managing radioactive waste, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and aligning national legislation with EU Directives and the Safety Reference Levels established by WENRA. It is worth noting that Slovakia and Armenia operate similar VVER-type nuclear reactors. Such meetings are of great importance for Armenia, especially in the context of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between Armenia and the European Union, which calls for alignment of Armenia’s legal and regulatory framework with selected EU Directives. The Nuclear and Radiation Safety Centre is actively contributing to this harmonisation process. To date, the NRSC has developed draft versions of the following key documents: “Safety Requirements for Radioactive Waste Management,” “Requirements for Radiation Protection and Safety,” and “Procedure for State Registration of Radioactive Waste.” In addition, a new draft of the Atomic Law of the Republic of Armenia has been prepared and is currently in the finalisation stage.
