This document covers essential recommendations for
dosimetry needed to conduct research on the effects of ionizing
radiation on materials, products and biological samples. Such
research includes establishment of the quantitative relationship
between absorbed dose and the relevant effects. This document
also describes the overall need for dosimetry in such research,
and for reporting of the results. Dosimetry should be considered
an integral part of the experiment, and the researcher is
responsible for ensuring the accuracy and applicability of the
dosimetry system used.