In a notice dated 13 November 2015, FSSAI has called for suggestions, views, comments from stakeholders on the proposed standards on Irradiation of Foods. The objections and suggestions can be mailed to FSSAI on or before 13 January 2016. FSSAI has made some changes in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food […]
What does the Irradiation of a Food Product mean?
Irradiation of Food Food irradiation is a technology that uses radiation to control food spoilage by destroying food borne pathogens. Since the results are similar to pasteurisation it is also called “cold pasteurization.” The difference is that pasteurization uses heat to kill microorganisms, bacteria and viruses that may be present in the food whereas irradiation […]