Safety of Irradiated Foods Book

How it all began; radiation sources and process control; chemical effects of ionizing radiation; biological effects of ionizing radiation; indemnification of irradiated foods; radiological and toxicological safety of irradiated foods; microbiological safety of irradiated foods; nutritional adequacy of irradiated foods; evaluation of the wholesomeness of irradiated foods by expert groups and international agencies; potential and current applications of food irradiation; government regulation of irradiated foods; consumer attitudes; outlook. Appendices: codex general standard for irradiated foods (worldwide standard); recommended international code of practice for the operation of irradiation facilities used for the treatment of foods; list of codes of good irradiation practice and other documents issued by the international consultative group on food irradiation (ICGFI); glossary of terms and abbreviations.