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​​About Us​​​

The Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Authority (RSNSA) was established on 19 March 2019, upon the proclamation of the Radiation ​Safety and Nuclear Security Act 2018, as an effectively independent regulatory body with main objectives -​

  • ​​​​​​(i) to regulate all radiation sources and practices involving the use of ionising radiation for th​e adequate protection of people and the environment against the harmful effects of ionising radiation;​
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  • ​​​​(ii) to create the conditions for the promotion of radiation safety and nuclear security cult​ure; and 

(iii) to promote education, training, research and development in the field of radiation safety and nuclear security.


The RSNSA is a government department operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.

The RSNSA is registered to​ MS ISO 9001:2015 by the Mauritius Standards Bureau, and the scope of our registration to this quality standard encompasses all our services.  Our registration to MS I​SO 9001:2015 clearly demonstrates our commitment to embrace the standard as a fundamental element for our continuous improvement and development to ac​hieve excellence. ​​​​