Atomic Energy Rules (Control of Irradiation of Food), 1996. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Food & nutrition Keyword Nuclear energy Hazardous waste Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit Certification Consumer protection Data collection/reporting Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Treated food Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes Entry into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The Rules set guidelines on the operating of irradiations applied to food, and which require an operating license following the granting of a certificate of approval from the Competent Authority. The facility must be in conformity with the conditions set for the operation and efficiency criteria as specified in Schedule IV. Full text English Website www.dae.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (Act No. 33 of 1962). Legislation | India | 1962 (1987) Keyword: Nuclear energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Offences/penalties, Hazardous waste, Exploration, Liability/compensation, Minerals, Mining Source: FAO, FAOLEX