FOOD IRRADIATION WATCH

Physicans & Scientists for Global Responsibility: “recommends Food Standards Austria New Zealand (FSANZ) reject Application A1069. The food regulation review process of FSANZ has a legislated mandate to protect public health and safety. In approving this Application, FSANZ would not be meeting this duty of care.

“The safety and nutritional integrity of the proposed irradiated foods is not determined. Irradiation of tomatoes and capsicums could potentially adversely affect the nutritional value and safety of a significant proportion of fresh foods and processed food supplies in New Zealand and Australia as these products are widely used in dried, canned and frozen processed foods.

Read the full submission here:

http://www.psgr.org.nz/submissions/42-food-standards-australia-new-zealand-fsanz/100-irradiated-tomatoes-and-capsicums-submission-to-fsanz?highlight=WyJpcnJhZGlhdGlvbiJd