Regulation on conditions of radiation of foodstuffs, permitted additional substances or other food components which can be allowed for ionizing radiation.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Radiation

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Regulation enters into force 30 days after publication in the Journal of Laws.

Abstract

The Regulation of the Minister of Health, which is composed of 17 Paragraphs and three Annexes, establishes that radiation of foodstuff is allowed only for: elimination or reduction of pathogenic microorganisms to the safe level for consumption; elimination of bacteria, moulds, mushrooms and parasites causing decomposition of foodstuffs; extension of the period of storage of fresh fruits and vegetables by stopping natural biological processes of ripening. Annex 1 contains the list of foodstuffs allowed for ionizing radiation and its maximum doses. The Main Sanitary Inspector may allow radiation in other foodstuffs. The allowed procedure of radiation is described in Annex 3.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on sanitary conditions of food and nutrition.

Legislation | Poland | 2001

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food additives, Inspection, Viticulture/oenological practices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on radiation of food with ionizing rays.

Legislation | Poland | 2007

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Radiation, Standards, International trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX