Application de la réglementation relative au transport des matières radioactives aux produits radiopharmaceutiques : recommandations de la Société française de radiopharmacie (SoFRa)

In France, road transport of dangerous goods is regulated by the May 29, 2009 “TMD decree”, which enforces the European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road, known as the “ADR Agreement” or “ADR”. This regulation allows packages containing radioactive material to be transported on the French territory, including packages that contain radiopharmaceutical products intended for medical use (radiopharmaceuticals, generators, precursors). However, this regulation is poorly known by radiopharmacists and nuclear medicine personnel who have to either send or receive these goods on a daily basis. This article aims to set out a summary of the key provisions that apply to radiopharmacy and to make recommendations regarding the reception and shipment of radiopharmaceutical packages.