JAKARTA, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has launched its first radioactive contamination testing laboratory for fishery products to bolster the global competitiveness and acceptance of its seafood exports, local media reported Friday.
The lab, located in Cipayung, East Jakarta, has secured approvals from Indonesia's nuclear regulatory agency and the U.S. FDA, a local official told media.
The lab can test for a wide range of food safety parameters, including bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, residues, and now radionuclides in fish-based food.
Authorities said the facility is crucial for securing the acceptance of Indonesian seafood amid increasingly stringent international trade standards. ■