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Authors:
Vepkhvadze N., Khorbaladze M., Kochoradze T., Tskhovrebadze N., Kugoti I., Georgia
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Abstract:
The aim of the study was to determine the spectrum of
radionuclides, namely the content of cesium and strontium, in local food
products in the Kakheti region (Telavi, Gurjaani and Lagodekhi municipalities)
of Georgia, and its hygienic assessment.
A sampling of food products was carried out from 4-5 places. The
weight of the combined sample of meat products was 1 kilogram, as was the
weight of the sample of vegetables, and the sample of dairy products was 600
grams. A sampling of food products was carried out in meat-processing plants,
markets, and shops.
Qualitative and quantitative identification of radionuclides in
the taken samples was performed in the Laboratory of the Ministry of
Agriculture of Georgia (identification code No. F-003-2016-G).
Fifteen locally produced staples (from peasant farms) that are
most commonly consumed by the local population were studied in the Kakheti
region.
Comparing the results of the study carried out to identify
radionuclides in food products with the permissible specific activity of
radionuclides, it can be seen that the content of radionuclides in local food
products in the Kakheti region is much lower than allowed by radiation safety
standards. According to the results of the study, it can be assumed that the
internal dose of radiation of the population conditioned by 137Cs and 90Sr
would be relatively low. Though this fact does not give a reason for calm. To
obtain a complete picture of internal doses of radiation, it is necessary to
continue research with the aim of qualitative and quantitative identification of
radionuclides in local and imported food products, as well as to study the
actual nutrition of the population.
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