date:Jul 06, 2021
portation of fruit and vegetables from Australia to be irradiated.
The irradiation application was made by the Queensland Government, which sought the change to allow for any fresh fruit or vegetables to be treated with irradiation to kill pests. The process involves exposing products to ionising radiation, either gamma rays, a high-energy electron beam, or x-rays.
According to information, currently, the treatment can only be used for 26 specified produce items, including imported tomatoes.