Irradiation Presentation

$2.4K USD

Funder	Department of Agriculture
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of Agriculture
Country	Korea, Republic of
Start Date	Dec 12, 2012
End Date	Dec 04, 2017
Duration	1,818 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`251080-85`

Grant Description

APHIS/Seoul gave a presentation on USDAs experience with irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment at an irradiation workshop organized by the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in Daejon.

The meeting was set up as a prelude to a recently funded joint project between MIFAFF and KAERI to expand exports through treating Korean agricultural commodities with irradiation. Specific commodities to be exported are not yet identified.

KAERI has been a leading proponent in Korea of the use of the technology and seems to be gaining some support in the government. Currently, Korea prohibits the use of irradiation on all products, except for dry spices.

Other speakers at the event included a representative of the Minnesota Beef Council, a representative of the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, and a representative of the International Irradiation Association