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Irradiated food is food that has purposely been exposed to ionizing radiation to kill of microbes, bacteria and fungi. This makes the application useful for hospital diets, where the patients may be at specific risk from extraneous microbes and bacterias. This also makes the food last longer or can be used to delay ripening. The food does NOT become radioactive. In America the FDA regulates use of irradiated food. The European Union regulates for Europe.
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What federal agency regulates pharmaceuticals in the us?
The FDA -- Food and Drug Administration
How can you tell if the food has been irradiated?
Irradiated food can often be identified by the presence of the "radura" symbol, which is a logo indicating that the food has undergone irradiation. Additionally, packaging may include labels that state the food has been irradiated or treated with ionizing radiation. While the appearance or taste of irradiated food may not differ significantly from non-irradiated food, these labeling indicators are the most reliable way to confirm its treatment.
What is the government agency that regulates food labeling?
"The answer to this question depends on the country. In the United States, for example, it is called the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In the United Kingdom, it is called the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Different countries have different agencies with different names."
The main government agency responsible for food safety is?
In the US, the main government agency responsible for food safety is is the Department of Agriculture, which often works closely with the Food and Drug Administration
What government agency determines whether Chinese herbal remedies are safe to use?
The government agency that determines whether Chinese herbal remedies are safe to use is the Food Drug Administration. This is the government agency that checks.
Who regulates GMO food?
In the United States, the USDA regulates crops and the FDA regulates food
What is a radura symbol on food?
It means foods that has been irradiated.
What agency regulates good manufacturing practices?
In USA good manufacturing practices (GMP) are enforced by the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Which government agency is responsible for regulating most US food labeling?
Food and Drug Administration
How is food prepared for space?
dehydrated, thermostabilized, irradiated, dried, natural
Can irradiated food be organic?
Natural. Mafie Virus sends its regards
How long are the food items irradiated for?
as long as it takes for your hair to grow
