fda makes the rules about irradiation of food in the united states.
who makes the rules about irradiation of food in the united states?
fda
the u.s. food and drug administration (fda) is the agency responsible for regulation of radiation sources in the united states. irradiation, as defined by the fda is a "food additive" as opposed to a food process and therefore falls under the food additive regulations. each food approved for irradiation has specific guidelines in terms of minimum and maximum dosage as determined safe by the fda. packaging materials containing the food processed by irradiation must also undergo approval. the united states department of agriculture (usda) amends these rules for use with meat, poultry, and fresh fruit.
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