Measures taken to ensure radiation safety of food after the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station

Summary of measures implemented over 10 years

Abstract

This study reviews the measures taken to ensure the radiation safety of food during the ten years since the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The criteria used to ensure the radiation safety of food after the accident had been prepared in advance. In the situation of exposure during the period of recovery from the accident, indicator values for control were introduced based on international standards, and measures were taken following internationally harmonized regulations. Among the measures taken, the monitoring of the concentration of radioactive materials in foodstuffs was handled in accordance with the local situation using the PDCA cycle. Consensus-building among stakeholders will continue to be necessary as part of the post-accident response process.