<P> In the United States , each new food is approved separately with a guideline specifying a maximum dosage ; in case of quarantine applications the minimum dose is regulated . Packaging materials containing the food processed by irradiation must also undergo approval . Food irradiation in the United States is primarily regulated by the FDA since it is considered a food additive . The United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) amends these rules for use with meat , poultry , and fresh fruit . </P>
<P> In the United States , each new food is approved separately with a guideline specifying a maximum dosage ; in case of quarantine applications the minimum dose is regulated . Packaging materials containing the food processed by irradiation must also undergo approval . Food irradiation in the United States is primarily regulated by the FDA since it is considered a food additive . The United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) amends these rules for use with meat , poultry , and fresh fruit . </P>
who makes the rules about irradiation of food
who makes the rules about irradiation of food
FDA United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )
FDA United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA )