Singapore’s National Radiochemistry Laboratory has been designated an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) collaborating centre for 2026 to 2030, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA).
National Radiochemistry Laboratory Designated IAEA Collaborating Centre
The NEA laboratory will lead the development of regional radiological monitoring and emergency response capabilities under the designation. It is the first IAEA collaborating centre on radiochemistry in Southeast Asia, joining similar institutions in South Korea and Switzerland.
The laboratory will share knowledge about radiochemistry analysis – the science of measuring radioactive materials – and will work closely with the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute. This collaboration will combine radiochemistry analysis with environmental monitoring to support research and assess radiation exposure.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu stated the designation recognizes Singapore’s expertise in radiochemistry, which has been developed since 2017. As an IAEA collaborating centre, the National Radiochemistry Laboratory will provide training and harmonize monitoring approaches in the region, supporting Southeast Asia’s nuclear safety infrastructure.
The agreement formalizing the designation was signed by NEA’s chief executive officer, Wong Kang Jet, and IAEA deputy director general, Najat Mokhtar. The designation followed a review by the IAEA Committee for Coordinated Research Activities, which confirmed the laboratory possesses the necessary infrastructure, expertise, and collaborations to support the IAEA’s program in the Asia Pacific region.
Wong Kang Jet emphasized the importance of collaboration as regional interest in nuclear energy grows to meet future energy needs, stating it is crucial to uphold the highest safety standards.
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