HYGIENIC STANDARDS FOR CS-137 AND SR-90 IN THE FOODSTUFFS: EXPERIENCE OF BELARUS AFTER THE CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT

Abstract

The article presents results of analysis for development and implementation of the national permissible levels for Cs-137 and Sr-90 contamination of the foodstuff and water. These permissible levels were introduced in Belarus after the accident at the Chernobyl NPP as a protective measure to limit the doses of internal exposure. The article also contains comparison between numerical values of permissible levels introduced in Belarus, Ukraine and Russian as well as between the potential doses of internal exposure which could be formed while consuming the contaminated foodstuff with the levels of contamination equal to the permissible levels. The possibilities for harmonization of the permissible levels in three countries are discussed. The expediency of establishing quotes for doses of internal and external exposure is considered.

Keywords

• hygienic standards
• cesium-137 and strontium-90 in foodstuff