Notification on increasing samples for radionuclides testing at the border

Since major nuclear power plant accidents, Korea has strengthened testing of Cs-134, Cs-137 and I-131 for imported food at the border. Based on the analysis of test data for recent five years, inspectors will collect the double amount of samples for radionuclides testing at the border. The products under increased sampling are limited to the food categories which have been returned from the customs after Cs-134 or Cs-137 was detected. Currently inspectors collect 1 kg of samples from each lot by random sampling plans. Inspectors will collect 2 kg of samples from each lot to assure representativeness of the sample.