Proceedings of a conference jointly organized by FAO, WHO, IAEA and the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/GATT, Geneva, 12–16 December 1988. This publication contains discussions on the key issues of the wholesomeness of irradiated food, the contribution of this technology to public health, food security and international trade, the control of the process to ensure its correct application for consumer protection, and the acceptance of irradiated food by industry and consumers. The proceedings include the International Document on Food Irradiation, highlighting the major issues related to the acceptance of irradiated food by consumers, governmental and intergovernmental activities, the control of the process, and trade.
Contents: Opening addresses; Keynote addresses; International Document on Food Irradiation; Statements by official participants on behalf of their governments; Statements by observers concerning the International Document; Closing remarks.