The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955

Table in Rule 74

Maximum Doses of Irradiation

 

 

Sl No.


Name of Foods

Dose of Irradiation (KGY)

Minimum

Maximum

Overall Average

1.

Onions

0.02

0.09

0.06

2.

Spices

6

14

10

3.

Potatoes

0.06

0.15

0.10

4.

Rice

0.25

1.0

0.62

5.

Semolina (Sooji or Rawa) Wheat, Atta and Maida

0.25

1.0

0.62

6.

Mango

0.25

0.75

0.50

7.

Raisins, Figs and Dried Dates

0.25

0.75

0.50

8.

Ginger, Garlic and Shallots (Small Onions)

0.03

0.15

0.09

9.

Meat and Meat Products including Chicken

2.50

4.00

3.25

10.

Fresh Sea Foods

1.0

3.0

2.00

11.

Frozen Sea foods

4.0

6.0

5.00

12.

Dried Sea foods

0.25

1.0

0.62

13.

Pulses

0.25

1.0

0.62