Scientific Opinion on the Standards and Regulations of Irradiated Food

Our markets and economies become more global and it is very much essential that food products must fulfill high standards of quality and safety to trade across borders. Food irradiation is one of them and it is a powerful food processing technology for controlling spoilage and reducing food-borne pathogens. International standards and regulations for food irradiation covering food safety and quality, labeling, plant protection and environment, packaging issue, dosimetry, facility management, nuclear safety and security, consumer behavior and so on established by the national and international organization in the world. International trade in irradiated foods increasing with wider acceptance of this technology by the consumer. Nowadays, more than 60 countries accepting and trading irradiated foods or food ingredients or food products. This paper focusing on irradiated food with consumer acceptance and standards and regulation of irradiated food as well as international trade issues.