Food Irradiation
Food irradiation remains a little–known and marginal practice in Europe. The European Parliament has only approved spices, vegetable seasonings, and dried aromatic herbs to be irradiated. Until the European Council also approves this list of ingredients, European countries may irradiate other products legally.
Food irradiation remains a little–known and marginal practice in
Europe. The European Parliament has only approved spices, vegetable
seasonings, and dried aromatic herbs to be irradiated. Until the
European Council also approves this list of ingredients, European
countries may irradiate other products legally.
The push by
the food industry to expand irradiation is part of the effort to make
food production more globalized. Globalization of the food industry
leads to food produced for the cheapest price possible by facilities
owned by big international companies and then sold long distances. Food
irradiation is a part of this plan because it enables food to be
shipped longer distances and stay on shelves longer. Help protect small
and medium–size farmers, as well as consumers, by opposing irradiated
food.
Learn More
Learn about the disturbing truth about the World Health Organization's endorsement of food irradiation in Bad Taste. Available in English and French.
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