CODEX STAN 106-1983 General Standard for Irradiated Foods
1. SCOPE
This standard applies to foods processed by ionizing radiation that is used in conjunction with applicable hygienic codes, food standards and transportation codes. It does not apply to foods exposed to doses imparted by measuring instruments used for inspection purposes.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROCESS
2.1 Radiation Sources
The following types of ionizing radiation may be used:
a) Gamma rays from the radionuclides 60Co or 137Cs;
b) X-rays generated from machine sources operated at or below an energy level of 5 MeV;
c) Electrons generated from machine sources operated at or below an energy level of 10 MeV.
