Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 297) B.E. 2549 (2006) Re: Irradiated food.

In this notification “Irradiated food” means foods processed by ionizing radiation in order to achieve purpose of irradiation. This Notification provides for the requirements and rules to be followed on the production processes of irradiated food. Food intended for radiation process shall be prepared, processed and transported with good hygienic practice to achieve food safety purposes, raw materials and end product shall comply with applicable hygienic codes, food standards, and transportation codes. Irradiated foods in clause 6 and clause 7 shall have cumulative maximum absorbed dose delivered to a food not exceed 10 kGy except when it is necessary to achieve a legitimate technological purpose, and shall not compromise consumer safety or wholesomeness of the food; in this regard, if cumulative maximum absorbed dose exceeds 10 kGy must have an approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Furtherly, Clause 10-14 make provisions for the labelling of irradiated food.