Food irradiation research programme - list of projects
Details of Agency-funded projects under the Food Irradiation research programme (A05).
A05006: Food Irradiation Detection test R&D – Investigation of statistical and imaging methods for luminescence detection of irradiated ingredients in blended foods
This research project aims to develop new and improved methods to detect whether blended mixtures of herbs, spices and seasonings contain irradiated components.
A05008: A short-term investigation of the thermoluminescence (TL) properties of talc
This research projects aims to discover whether talc used in dietary supplements can give rise to a false indication that supplements have been irradiated.
A05009: The safety of irradiated foods - a review of current literature
Results available.