Food Irradiation

Dr. David Clark
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice he has issued to local authorities concerning the implementation of the new regulations on food irradiation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maclean
Consideration of applications to preserve food by irradiation will be a matter for a national licensing authority. Where a licence to operate is granted, the authority will liaise as necessary with other enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with statutory provisions.