# Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2008-08-22 · Effective 2008-08-22 · 73 FR 49593
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-19573
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 73 FR 49593
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 179
- **Publication date:** 2008-08-22
- **Effective date:** 2008-08-22
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. FDA-1999-F-2405
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation for control of food-borne pathogens, and extension of shelf-life, in fresh iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach (hereinafter referred to in this document as "iceberg lettuce and spinach") at a dose up to 4.0 kiloGray (kGy). This action is in partial response to a petition filed by The National Food Processors Association on behalf of The Food Irradiation Coalition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/08/22/E8-19573/irradiation-in-the-production-processing-and-handling-of-food)
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