date:Aug 27, 2012
he irradiation of the food classes/commodities to be considered is provided, including a review of the efficacy of irradiation. However, it is stated that these food classes/commodities do not represent, at this time, a systematic classification of foods with respect to irradiation practices and that therefore the categorisation of foods to assess the efficacy of irradiation to inactivate pathogens is not necessary. In addition, the food marketing practices and consumption patterns have changed