Society endorses expanded use of food irradiation
"Public attention has been drawn to food-borne illness because it has the potential to affect everyone," explained the chair of the ANS Public Policy committee, Herb Fontecilla, "Food irradiation is a safe and effective solution." The Board action reiterates support for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the irradiation of meat and urges the FDA to increase its efforts to expand the use of radiation for the treatment of additional foods.
Position statements represent the Society's opinions on issues of interest to the general public and policy makers. All positions can be viewed at www.ans.org/pi/ps. The Society develops positions based on related technical papers and input from the professional membership. The Board approved Position Statement No. 28 on March 15, 2005.
