Informing food and beverage manufacturers

IRRADIATION

Dangers of irradiation

Monday 09 February 2009

The owners of cats struck with hind limb ataxia, which has left them incontinent and unable to move or feed themselves, are today speaking out against the dangers posed by irradiation.


Lychees make the leap

Wednesday 17 December 2008

After years of quarantive negotiations, fresh lychees from Australia have been exported to NZ for the first time.


Goodbye Kitty, says Champion

Wednesday 03 December 2008

Canadian pet-food producer, Champion Petfoods, has pulled out of the Australian market after findings were released that showed health issues found in cats that ate its cat food may have been caused by Australia’s irradiation process.


Petfood recall prompted by cat deaths

Monday 24 November 2008

A gourmet imported petfood has been withdrawn from sale after an outbreak of chronic illness and death among Sydney cats.


Indian mangoes coming to Australia

Wednesday 20 August 2008

Australia's 'Final Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Mango Fruit from India' has recommended that Indian mangoes be permitted entry subject to quarantine conditions.


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