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The present work shows the results achieved by the Service in DESEQUIP Santiago de Cuba during the period 2012 - 2020. In order to achieve these results, a series of measures were adopted to increase the efficiency of radiological surveillance. During this period, a total of 1 660 containers (36 500 ton) were measured, and 75 pieces contaminated with radioactive material were detected, and only one scrap container was radioactive material detected in the destination country, therefore the effectiveness of surveillance radiological of the scrap was 99.94 %. The results of the Service in Santiago de Cuba during the indicated period showed that the main objective set by the Regulatory Body was fulfilled, which is to minimize the possibility that the scrap metal contaminated with radioactivity is processed and then contaminated products for use and consumption are produced, and it also contributed to the prevention of transboundary movement of radioactive material. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Center for Radiation Protection and Hygiene was founded in 1985 to support the safe application of nuclear technologies in Cuba. Nowdays, the institution is considered as a national and regional reference for radiation protection, thanks to the comprehensive institutional strategy that support the solutions of the problems with priority in the country. The paper presents the overview about the main results of the center up today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]