Food irradiation—past, present and future
Abstract
A review is presented of historical developments, the present situation, and expected future developments in the field of food irradiation. Acceptance of the process in different parts of the world is not uniform. In the USA and in some other countries where health authorities actively encourage the use of this technology, commercial application has greatly advanced in recent years. In contrast, progress in the European Union is still slow.
- Publication:
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Radiation Physics and Chemistry
- Pub Date:
- March 2002
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0969-806X(01)00622-3
- Bibcode:
- 2002RaPC...63..211D