Published October 1993 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

The present model of legislation on food irradiation needs to be changed

Creators

  • 1. Canadian Irradiation Centre, Laval, PQ (Canada)
  • 2. Tech Ion Industrial Brasil S.A., Sao Paulo (Brazil)

Description

The present world model of legislation concerning food irradiation needs to be changed as it does not play an essential role as a process that improves public health. It also creates hidden technical barriers to international and even national trade while imparting a bad and negative image to irradiated foods. (Author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Journal Volume
42
Journal Issue
4-6
Journal Page Range
p. 873-875.
ISSN
0146-5724
CODEN
RPCHDM

Conference

Title
8. international meeting on radiation processing.
Dates
13-18 Sep 1992.
Place
Beijing (China).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
25029319
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FOOD PROCESSING; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; IRRADIATION; LEGISLATION; PUBLIC HEALTH; PUBLIC OPINION; RADIATION DOSES
Descriptors DEC
COOPERATION; MEDICINE; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE