The International Atomic Energy Agency organizes the International Symposium on Food Safety and Control

According to Amac News: (IAEA) said that the symposium brought together food experts to share ideas on cutting-edge research and innovation, including nuclear technologies in food and agriculture, that can contribute to greater global food security and sustainable agricultural development. , to share.
The International Atomic Energy Agency, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is a pioneer in the field of food irradiation technology.
Food irradiation is a gentle and non-invasive technology that preserves the nutritional content, taste and overall quality of food products. The amount of energy delivered can be adjusted to produce a beneficial change. Using gamma photons, electron beams or X-rays, this technique destroys harmful microbes and pests without compromising the nutritional quality or sensory characteristics of the food.
The International Atomic Energy Agency and FAO are assisting countries in establishing and expanding food irradiation services, reducing food loss and waste. For example, Vietnam has secured profitable fresh fruit exports to the United States and Australia by emphasizing the economic impact of using food irradiation technologies.
The development of soft beam technology, which can process food at or near the surface, shows a promising path to increase food quality and safety, especially for surface-sensitive products such as whole eggs, raw cuts of meat, and spices.
The goal of the International Atomic Energy Agency and FAO is to strengthen the national capacities of member countries in the use of irradiation for food safety and quality, as well as for plant security. These two organizations also work closely with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and the Codex Aliment Arius Commission to harmonize radiation standards worldwide.
Last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency and FAO launched an Atoms4Food flagship project to expand the use of innovative nuclear techniques to increase agricultural productivity, reduce food losses, ensure food safety, improve nutrition and adapt to the challenges of climate change. they launched