ASTM F1355-99

ASTM F1355-99 - 30.12.1999

1. Scope

1.1 This guide provides procedures for the radiation disinfestation of fresh fruits as a quarantine treatment. Since many insect pests are found on more than one type of fruit, this guide is directed primarily toward the treatment needed to control certain insect pests commonly associated with various fresh fruits.

1.2 The absorbed dose range covered is between 0.075 and 1.0 kilogray (kGy). The practical maximum dose may be lower than 1.0 kGy, depending on the radiation tolerance of a particular type of fruit. If the minimum effective dose for disinfestation is greater than the radiation tolerance of the fruit, then irradiation disinfestation is not appropriate (see 5.1).

2. Referenced Documents

CX STAN 1-1985, Rev. 1991, Amd 2001	General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods
51431	Practice for Dosimetry in Electron Beam and X-ray (Bremsstrahlung) Irradiation Facilities for Food Processing
51261-13(2020)e1	Standard Practice for Calibration of Routine Dosimetry Systems for Radiation Processing (Includes all amendments and changes 11/25/2024).
51204	Practice for Dosimetry in Gamma Irradiation Facilities for Food Processing
CX STAN 106-1983, Rev. 2003	General Standard for Irradiated Food
E170-24	Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Measurements and Dosimetry
51539-23e1	Standard Guidance for Use of Radiation-Sensitive Indicators (Includes all amendments and changes 11/27/2024).
CAC/RCP 19-1979, Rev. 2003	Recommended International Code of Practice for the Radiation Processing of Food
F1640-21e1	Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Contact Materials for Foods to Be Irradiated (Includes all amendments and changes 12/10/2024).