Section 76 in The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955
76. Restrictions on Irradiation of Food.
(a)The irradiation shall conform to the dose limit and the radiation source to the specific conditions prescribed for each type or category of food specified for treatment by irradiation, under the Atomic Energy (Control of Irradiation of Food) Rules, 1991.(b)Food which has been treated by irradiation shall be identified in such a way as to prevent its being subjected to re-irradiation.(c)The irradiation shall be carried out only by personnel having the minimum qualifications and training as prescribed for the purpose under the Atomic Energy (Control of Irradiation of Food) Rules, 1991.(d)Food once irradiated shall not be re-irradiated unless specifically so permitted under these rules.
