# The Food Irradiation (Scotland) Regulations 2009, Regulation 2: Application


These Regulations do not apply to—
(a) irradiation by measuring or inspection devices at a maximum level of—
(i) 10 MeV in the case of X‑rays;
(ii) 14 MeV in the case of neutrons; or
(iii) 5 MeV in other cases;
where the dose of ionising radiation absorbed does not exceed 0.01 Gy in the case of inspection devices which utilise neutrons and 0.5 Gy in other cases; or
(b) irradiation of food prepared under medical supervision for patients requiring sterile diets.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/261/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-irradiation-scotland-regulations-2009/regulation-2
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