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ICGFI policy document on trade development: irradiation and trade in food and agricultural products.

Author(s) : ICGFI, MARCOTTE M.

Summary

This report covers the relationship between foodstuff trade and ionizing irradiation (definition of problems, comparison of ionizing irradiation with other treatments: fumigation, controlled atmosphere, chilling, freezing and heat treatment). In this context, foodstuffs are classified as follows: fruit and vegetables; seeds, cereals, spices and dried products; meat, poultry, fish and seafood. The report also describes how ionizing irradiation takes place within the food distribution chain. Future perspectives are outlined, along with possible regulations. (See also IIR Bulletin, ref. 98-3304).

Details

  • Original title: ICGFI policy document on trade development: irradiation and trade in food and agricultural products.
  • Record ID : 1999-2327
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Regulation, General information
  • Publication date: 1997/10/29
  • Source: Source: ICGFI, Rep. 14th Meet., Toluca, MX
    23 p.; 1 tabl.; 22 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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