Commercial food irradiation

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1983.11459011· OSTI ID:5245376

Black, E F; Libby, L M

Food irradiation is discussed. Irradiation exposes food to gamma rays from a cobalt-60 or a cesium-137 source, or to high-energy electrons emitted by an electron accelerator. A major advantage is that food can be packaged either before or after treatment. FDA regulations with regard to irradiation are discussed. Comments on an 'Advance Notice' on irradiation, published by the FDA in 1981 are summarized.

• OSTI ID: 5245376
• Journal Information: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. At. Sci.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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