New Delhi, April 05: The government today suspended import of food items from Japan, hit by a nuclear disaster, for three months or till such time as the radiation hazard in that country has subsided to acceptable limits.
The decision to suspend the imports was taken at a meeting held under the chairmanship of P I Suvrathan, Chairperson Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
“Import of food articles coming from Japan stand suspended with immediate effect for a period of three months or till such time as credible information is available that the radiation hazard has subsided to acceptable limits,” a statement issued by the Health Ministry said.
However, the Ministry said “weekly reviews will be carried out by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
-Agencies