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Food irridiation technology. Boon or hazard to human health? (1987)

AuteurK.Tucker, Health & Energy Institute
Datumapril 1987
Classificatie 6.07.4.10/14 (ALLERLEI - VOEDSELBESTRALING)
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Uit de publicatie:

FOOD IRRADIATION TECHNOLOGY
A BOON OR HAZARD TO HUMAN HEALTH?

by
Kitty Tucker

SUMMARY

Food irradiation is a technology in which food is passed through a beam of ionizing
radiation, from radioactive or machine sources, to inhibit sprouting or to sterilize
or kill insects and other microorganisms present on food. Although the technology is
legal for certain food items in around 30 countries, the process is not yet in
widespread use.

Promoters of the process include the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
current radiation sterilisation companies, and various governmental bodies.
The IAEA formed an expert committee which involved the Food and Agricultural
Organisation, and the World Health Organisation, and which issued a report
approving food irradiation.

Opposition to the process was launched by consumer, health, and environmental
organisations. The Health and Energy Institute in the United States was instrumental
In launching both American and international concern over health and environmental
problems associated with the process. Opponents now include local and state bodies
in the USA and the European Parliament.

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