What is product certification?
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On request, the EPA issues certificates to show that the radioactivity content of Irish foodstuffs and other produce is below the requirements of the importing country.
Anyone who produces food or drinks products for export may require a product certificate from the EPA, officially called a Certificate of Radioactivity Measurement.
Sometimes the country to which Irish products are being exported will legally require a product certificate before allowing that produce to be imported.
Food and drinks products for export may require certification. The EPA regularly certifies:
Despite the extremely low levels of radioactivity found in Irish produce, there is a continuing demand from several importing countries for this type of certification. This was initiated after the 1986 Chernobyl accident and has continued to this day.
All applications for product certificates must be requested through our new online booking form:
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The EPA provides a testing and certification service to exporters of Irish produce. The certificates provided show the radioactivity content of the tested produce and these can be compared with the requirements of the importing country.
We regularly test and certify the products listed above. If the product you want tested and certified is not on this list, please contact us to arrange analysis.
Certificates are issued based on the results of on-going monitoring and also on specific analysis carried out in the EPA laboratories. We monitor the levels of radionuclides in a range of food products and in the environment. We also analyse specific samples of the product to be exported.
Samples submitted for testing and certification should be accompanied by an Analysis Request Form.
Current product certification charges are provided below:
| Description | Unit Price | Unit Price Inc VAT 23% (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma Spectrometry (Standard1) | 162.00 | 199.26 |
| Gamma Spectrometry (Complex2) | 302.00 | 371.46 |
| Determine Gross Alpha Beta Activity | 160.00 | 196.80 |
| Determine Radon in Drink Water | 65.00 | 79.95 |
| Wipe Test | 40.00 | 49.20 |
| Issue of Product Certification3 (VAT not applicable) | 59.00 | N/A |
If you have any general or technical queries about certification-related matters that are not answered on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us.
| Address |
Certification Service EPA Certification Service McCumiskey House Richview Clonskeagh Road Dublin 14 D14 YR62 |
|---|---|
| Telephone | (01) 268 0100 |
| RadCertification@epa.ie | |
| Opening Hours | 9.00am to 5.00pm |
