ASTM F1356-22
Standard Guide for Irradiation of Fresh, Frozen or Processed Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Microorganisms

Standard No.

ASTM F1356-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F1356-22

Scope

1.1 This guide outlines procedures for the irradiation of fresh, frozen, or processed meat and poultry. NOTE 1—The Codex Alimentarius Commission defines meat as “the edible part of any mammal” and poultry as “any domesticated bird, including chicken, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea-fowls, or pigeons” (CAC/MISC 5). NOTE 2—Current U.S. regulations limit the definition of meat and poultry as listed in 9 CFR Section 301.2 and 381.1, respectively. (2, 3). 1.2 This guide covers the use of ionizing radiation to eliminate or reduce the numbers of vegetative, pathogenic microorganisms and parasites, and to extend the refrigerated shelf-life of those products by reducing the numbers of spoilage microorganisms in fresh, frozen, or processed meat and poultry. The absorbed dose for this application is typically less than 10 kGy. 1.2.1 This guide covers gamma, electron beam, and X-radiation treatment. 1.3 This guide addresses irradiation of pre-packaged product for retail sale or for use as an ingredient in other products. It also addresses the in-line irradiation of unpackaged product. Other specific ISO and ASTM standards exist for the irradiation of food. In those areas covered by ISO 14470, that standard takes precedence. 1.4 This document is one of a set of standards that provides recommendations for properly implementing and utilizing radiation processing. It is intended to be read in conjunction with ISO/ASTM 52628. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E61 on Radiation Processing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E61.05 on Food Irradiation. Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2022. Published February 2022. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F1356 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/F1356-22. 2 The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of this standard. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 2. Referenced Documents

ASTM F1356-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM E3083 Standard Terminology Relating to Radiation Processing: Dosimetry and Applications*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM F1416 Standard Guide for Selection of Time-Temperature Indicators
• ASTM F1640 Standard Guide for Packaging Materials for Foods to Be Irradiated
• ISO 12749-4 Nuclear energy, nuclear technologies, and radiological protection - Vocabulary - Part 4: Dosimetry for radiation processing
• ISO 14470:2011 Food irradiation - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of the process of irradiation using ionizing radiation for the treatment of food

ASTM F1356-22 history

• 2022 ASTM F1356-22 Standard Guide for Irradiation of Fresh, Frozen or Processed Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Microorganisms
• 2016 ASTM F1356-16 Standard Guide for Irradiation of Fresh, Frozen or Processed Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Microorganisms
• 2008 ASTM F1356-08 Standard Practice for Irradiation of Fresh and Frozen Red Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Microorganisms
• 1999 ASTM F1356-99 Standard Guide for the Irradiation of Fresh and Frozen Red Meat and Poultry to Control Pathogens and Other Microorganisms