In recent years, it has gradually eased the restrictions introduced, although it was obliged to conduct detailed research in terms of radioactivity. Now, as announced by the European Commission, the positive assessment of the inspection results allows for the complete removal of barriers.
Japan is happy, the European Union has lifted restrictions on food
‘We made this decision based on scientific data, evidence gathered and an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency,’ said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. In turn, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida assessed that the EU’s decision to lift the ban on food imports from Japan will help speed up the reconstruction of areas damaged after the power plant failure. “This is a decision we appreciate and welcome,” said the Japanese prime minister. Japan will still have to monitor domestic production for radioactivity. It is primarily fish, fishery products and seaweed that are to be tested for the presence of radionuclides, including tritium. Tokyo authorities are required to report the results publicly each time.
EU lifted restrictions on Japan, China threatens to tighten
The European Union abolished a few weeks before the planned discharge of radioactive water into the Atlantic. China has announced further restrictions on Japanese seafood imports, and Hong Kong is threatening a total ban if contaminated water is dumped from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which approved Japan’s plans, the discharge of radioactive water into the ocean will have “negligible radiological impact on people and the environment”.
Source: Gazeta
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