...All irradiated food products in interstate commerce must conform to the Federal Food, Drug, and 146 Cosmetic Act, and to the specific regulations for...for the use of electrons in irradiating bacon.145 146 In each case, the regulations specify the source of radiation, permissible dosage limits, and in...

...adulterated — if it has been iuteutially subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was iu conformity with a regulation or exemption in effect pursuant to section 409." In addition to conforming with these requirements, irradiated foods must meet the "food additive" part...

...defines a food as adulterated "if it has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of radiation was in conformity with a regulation or exemption in effect pursuant to section 409." Section 409 (a) specifies that any food additive shall be deemed unsafe unless: 1. its use and intended use conform...