Why do Australia and New Zealand governments want the power to irradiate all fruit and vegetables? More trade, pure and simple. But what about human and animal health?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand wants to make a blanket approval for the irradiation of all fresh fruits and vegetables. We’ve been fighting this since 1999, when the long-fought-for moratorium of the 80s was lifted. Argh!
Ian talks with Robin Taubenfeld (Friends of the Earth) and Bob Phelps (Gene Ethics). There is a statement from Rosemarie Severin (Just Peace and Friends of the Earth) and a speech from the vault by Sandra Bloodworth (Campaign Against Nuclear Power).
Image: Public opposition to Steritech Food Irradiation Plant Narangba
Playlist
Formidale Vegetable Sound System – You are what you eat
Jessica Harrison and Friends – Bjelke Blues
