Since trials started in Sweden in 1916, at least 39 lands have approved the practice of exposing such foodstuffs as potatoes, corn, fruit, and meat to low levels of radiation.
Alates 1916. aastast, mil Rootsis alustati toidu kiiritamise katsetega, on vähemalt 39 maad heaks kiitnud selliste toiduainete vähese kiiritamise nagu kartul, mais, puuviljad ja liha.