# Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1999-12-10 · Effective 1999-12-10 · 64 FR 69190
## Document
- **Document number:** 99-32001
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 64 FR 69190
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 179
- **Publication date:** 1999-12-10
- **Effective date:** 1999-12-10
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 94F-0455
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of X-radiation, produced by operation of X-ray tubes at energy levels of 500 kilovolt peak or lower, to inspect food. This action is in response to a petition filed by American Science and Engineering, Inc.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/12/10/99-32001/irradiation-in-the-production-processing-and-handling-of-food)
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