Guide for the Public: Radiation Services

Public Guide : Irradiation ServicesService Organization : Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (PublicOrganization), Ministry of Science and TechnologyProcedures, Rules, Conditions (if any) in the application and considerationIrradiation Center provides services of Gamma gamma irradiaiton for the public including individuals,persons and private companies and government agencies in many product categories of products such asproduces, processed food, pet food, herbs and spices, fresh fruits exported for export to USA USA and medicaldevices. The purposes of irradiations and the generic doses are shown as below.1. Sprouting Inhibitioninhibition(Maximum dose according to FDA notification not to exceed than 1 kGy in for food products)2. Delaying of ripenning(Maximum dose according to FDA notification not to exceed than 2 kGy in for food products)3. Insect disinfestation(Maximum dose according to FDA notification not to exceed than 2 kGy in for food products)4. Control of Parasite parasites(Maximum dose according to FDA notification not to exceed than 4 kGy in for food products)5. Shelf life extension(Maximum dose according to FDA notification not to exceed than 7 kGy in for food prod