R01050: Iodine speciation in discharges to the atmosphere
Wednesday 20 October 2004
This research project will undertake a literature review of the effect of iodine's chemical form on its transfer through the environment and into food.
Background
To assess the dose received by consumers, the Food Standards Agency needs to be able to be able to calculate concentrations of radioactive iodine in foods as a result of atmospheric discharges. The transfer of iodine through the environment and into food depends on the chemical form (species) in which it was discharged.
Research Approach
This project has reviewed the literature on the effect of chemical form on the transfer of iodine .
Results and findings
This project has reviewed the literature on the effect of chemical form on the transfer of iodine and has provided information that will be used in the Agency�s models for assessing the impact of discharges of radioactivity on consumer intake of selected foods.
Dissemination information
The final report is available from the FSA Library and Information centre.
To obtain a copy, please contact the Enquiry Desk, Dr Elsie Widdowson Library and Information Services, Food Standards Agency (tel: 020 7276 8181/8182 or email: library&info@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk)
Contact: For any enquiries concerning this research project, please contact the relevant Programme contact or email science@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk