In Vienna, Austria, from 8 to 10 April 2026, the first coordination meeting was held within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical cooperation project RER6046, titled “Strengthening Ionizing Radiation Metrology in Europe and Central Asia”.

This project represents a significant milestone for the European metrology community, as it is the first regional initiative bringing together Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratories (SSDLs) with the aim of harmonizing and strengthening metrological capacities in the field of ionizing radiation across Europe and Central Asia.

A particular importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina lies in the fact that the Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IMBIH) plays a leading role in the implementation of the project. Amra Šabeta from IMBIH has been appointed as the regional coordinator of the project (Designated Team Member – DTM) and is responsible for coordinating, planning, and monitoring project activities in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and representatives of participating countries.

The project will be implemented until 2029, and its key objectives include:

• harmonization of calibration services in the fields of radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection; 
• conducting interlaboratory comparisons (Interlaboratory Comparisons – ILC) to ensure measurement traceability; 
• strengthening professional capacities through regional training courses, exchange of experience, and knowledge transfer among experts from participating countries. 

As a result of IMBIH’s active engagement in the project, Sarajevo will host a regional training course dedicated to the implementation of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard from 29 June to 3 July 2026, including risk assessment and internal auditing.

The leading role of IMBIH in this project confirms the Institute’s expertise and internationally recognized capacity in the field of ionizing radiation metrology. At the same time, the project will contribute to improving the quality and reliability of measurements, strengthening regional cooperation, and enhancing the safety of patients, healthcare workers, and the general public.

This appointment represents significant international recognition for the Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina and confirms its increasingly important role in the development and strengthening of metrological infrastructure in the Europe and Central Asia region.