The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) is a government body responsible for all atomic energy matters in the United Republic of Tanzania. TAEC was established under the Atomic Energy Act No. 7 of 2003 (Cap. 188). It is mandated to regulate and supervise the use of atomic energy and nuclear technology in order to protect workers, patients, the public, and the environment from the harmful effects of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Furthermore, it is tasked with coordinating and promoting the transfer of nuclear technology for national development.