The FINANCIAL -- A new ISO standard provides state-of-the art requirements for food irradiation, commonly used to improve quality and safety in food processing,according to ISO.

The standard will benefit manufacturers, irradiation operators, regulators, customers and, ultimately, consumers.

ISO 14470:2011, Food irradiation – Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of the process of irradiation using ionizing radiation for the treatment of food, not only provides requirements, but also guidance for meeting them.

Food irradiation is the process where food is exposed to ionizing radiation in order to improve its safety and quality. It is intended to be used only on food that has been produced under good manufacturing practice (GMP) principles.

The irradiation of food can be used for different purposes including control of pathogenic microorganisms and parasites, reduction of the number of spoilage microorganisms, inhibition of the sprouting of bulbs, tubers and root crops, extension of product shelf life or phytosanitary treatment.

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