To establish and maintain standard practices, methods, and guides for ionizing radiation processing and dosimetry for applications including medical products, pharmaceuticals, foods, polymers, and other consumer products.

To develop standard methods for characterizing and operating gamma ray, x-ray, and electron beam irradiators, and encourage use of these standards in radiation processing through meetings, workshops, and symposia.

The committee also provides consultation in the application of dosimetry systems and may identify areas for additional research.

Liaison is maintained with other ASTM committees, other national and international standards developing organizations, the community of users, and other interested groups in order to be responsive to needs, avoid duplication of effort and promote new techniques and technologies.