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Regulation No. 112 on the Requirements for processing food with ionizing radiation and for providing food information on food processed in this way.

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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This ministerial regulation sets conditions for the treatment of food with ionising radiation and establishes related information requirements. It defines when such treatment is permitted, limits its application by reference to absorbed dose thresholds and specific cases, and allows treatment only where it is technologically justified, not harmful to human health, and not used as a substitute for hygiene, health protection, or good production practices. Permitted objectives are limited to reducing microorganisms, slowing spoilage, preventing premature biological processes, and eliminating organisms harmful to plants or plant products.
It lays down operational requirements for food treatment, including hygiene conditions, record‑keeping for each treated batch, permitted radiation sources, and maximum absorbed dose limits. Only specified food categories may be treated, and the total absorbed dose may not exceed a fixed maximum, including where treatment is carried out in stages. The regulation specifies how the absorbed dose is calculated, validated, and monitored, and requires regular measurement and documentation of treatment parameters throughout the process.
The regulation also sets mandatory rules for indicating ionising radiation treatment in food information. Food that has been treated, or that contains treated ingredients or components, must be labelled using prescribed wording. The indication must appear on the food, packaging where applicable, and accompanying documents, with specific requirements depending on whether the food is supplied directly to consumers or transferred to another operator.
Entry into force notes
The regulation enters into force on 13 December 2014.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Ministry of Agriculture.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Toidu ioniseeriva kiirgusega töötlemise ning sel viisil töödeldud toidu toidualase teabe esitamise nõuded
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