The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament (ACT 204, 1963) as the national agency in Ghana responsible for all matters relating to the peaceful uses of nuclear and atomic energy. On  December 8th 2000, the Government passed a new Act (ACT 588, 2000) which superseded the original Act 204 of 1963.

The statutory functions as defined by the new Act 588 (2000) is to :

 Co-ordinate and promote research into peaceful and safe applications of nuclear energy, science and technology, and biotechnology in sectors such as agriculture, energy, environment, geology, health and industry.

 Advice Government on all matters relating to nuclear energy, science and technology.

 Commercialize its research activities.

 Make proposals to Government for the Legislature in the field of nuclear radiation and radioactive waste management.