Irradiation in the production, processing, and handling of food. Final rule.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of a carbon dioxide laser for etching information on the surface of fresh, intact citrus fruit. This action is in response to a petition filed by Durand-Wayland, Inc.
D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002957:Citrus / Q000382:microbiology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005503:Food Additives / Q000009:adverse effects; D005506:Food Contamination; D005511:Food Handling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005514:Food Irradiation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005515:Food Labeling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D059022:Food Safety; D005638:Fruit / Q000382:microbiology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014481:United States
D005503:Food Additives; D002245:Carbon Dioxide