Index page for: Safety of Irradiated Foods, Second Edition,

Table of Contents How it all began, radiation sources and process control, chemical effects of ionizing radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, indemnification of irradiated foods, radiological and toxicological safety of irradiated foods, microbiological safety of irradiated foods, nutritional adequacy of irradiated foods, evaluation of the wholesomeness of irradiated foods by expert groups and international agencies, potential and current applications of food irradiation, government regulation of irradiated foods, consumer attitudes, outlook. Appendices: codex general standard for irradiated foods (worldwide standard), recommended international code of practice for the operation of irradiation facilities used for the treatment of foods, list of codes of good irradiation practice and other documents issued by the international consultative group on food irradiation (ICGFI), glossary of terms and abbreviations.