Non-chemical treatment of fresh produce

Non-chemical treatment of fresh produce

Increasing volumes of fresh produce entering international trade are treated by ionizing radiation to prevent the spread of insect pests. This non-chemical process is called phytosanitary irradiation.

Leading exporters of these fresh products include Mexico, Australia and Vietnam. New Zealand and USA are currently the main importers.

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What is the Phytosanitary and Food Irradiation Platform?

The Phytosanitary and Food Irradiation Platform (PFiP) is a professional association that is dedicated to the advancement of the commercial application of phytosanitary and food irradiation globally. The main objectives of the PFiP are:

Knowledge

to improve awareness of the technology and the benefits that it offers to consumers and industry.

Understanding

of legal, regulatory and operational aspects of using the technology.

Collaboration

between diverse interest groups including that include irradiation facility operators, growers and retailers.

Engagement

with regulators, legislators and others such as the FAO/WHO/IAEA.

Support

to IFiS members and the wider food irradiation community.