# Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2012-11-30 · Effective 2012-11-30 · 77 FR 71312
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-28967
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 71312
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 179
- **Publication date:** 2012-11-30
- **Effective date:** 2012-11-30
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-1999-F-4617 (Formerly Docket No. 1999F-5321)
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of a 4.5 kilogray (kGy) maximum absorbed dose of ionizing radiation to treat unrefrigerated (as well as refrigerated) uncooked meat, meat byproducts, and certain meat food products to reduce levels of foodborne pathogens and extend shelf life. This action is in response to a petition filed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/30/2012-28967/irradiation-in-the-production-processing-and-handling-of-food)
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