asked the Minister for Health if he will give details of the qualities and types of irradiated food being imported into Ireland at the present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Irradiated Food.
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At present there is no test to determine if a foodstuff has been irradiated. However, the EC is currently addressing the question of the labelling of irradiated foodstuffs and when the relevant EC directives are adopted these will form the basis of Irish legislation in this area.
The foodstuffs which are being irradiated abroad at present and are most likely to be eventually imported into Ireland are strawberries and spices. The other foods which are more commonly irradiated abroad are grains, potatoes, mushrooms and chicken products.