united nations international atomic energy agency makes the rules about the safety food irradiation facilities globally.
who makes the rules about the safety food irradiation facilities globally?
united nations international atomic energy agency
international facility for food irradiation technology





























the international facility for food irradiation technology (iffit) was a research and training centre at the institute of atomic research in agriculture in wageningen, netherlands, sponsored by the food and agriculture organization (fao) of the united nations, the international atomic energy agency (iaea) and the dutch ministry of agriculture and fisheries.





























section::::aims.





























the organisation's aim was to address food loss and food safety in developing countries by speeding up the practical introduction of the food irradiation process. they achieved this by training initiatives, research and feasibility studies.
international facility for food irradiation technology
all commercial irradiation facilities contain safety systems are designed to prevent exposure of personnel to radiation. the radiation source is constantly shielded by water, concrete, or metal. irradiation facilities are designed with overlapping layers of protection, interlocks, and safeguards to prevent accidental radiation exposure. additionally, "melt-downs" do not occur in facilities because the radiation source gives off radiation and decay heat; however, the heat is not sufficient to melt any material.





























section::::standards & regulations.:labeling.
food irradiation