Food (Irradiation) Regulations, 2005. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 1420/5, 21 November 2005, pp. 1A-4A. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Treated food Hygiene/sanitary procedures Condiments/herbs/spices Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force 1 May 2006. Abstract These Regulations, consisting of seven Parts and one Schedule, provides for food irradiation. They establish that: every Food Irradiation Facility set up in Sri Lanka; for all irradiated foods produced locally, whether for domestic consumption or for export; and for all imported food. The main objective of these regulations is to ensure that the requirement of food irradiation is achieved without risks to human health and the environment. In the implementation of this objective these regulations seek: to control pathogenic microorganisms and parasites in food; to reduce post-harvest losses of food caused by insects, microorganisms and physiological processes; to meet quarantine requirements in trades; to extend marketability of food; and to ensure safe operation of food irradiation facilities. The Schedule lists Minimum and Maximum Doses of Irradiation. Full text English Website www.documents.gov.lk References - Legislation Implements Food Act No. 26 of 1980. Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Fraud, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX