1 Irradiation

In order to speed up the handling of goods and ensure the highest quality for Agricultural and Fisheries, Toan Phat Irradiation (TPI) - a member of TOANPHAT Group (TPG) is one of the leading companies which use all three irradiation technologies: Cobalt-60, E-Beam, and X-ray. Even though each type of technology has its own features, they must all ensure the safety of food and goods during the irradiation process. Through the application of modern technology, Toan Phat Irradiation accelerates the processing of irradiated goods, improves service quality, decreases waiting time, and optimizes costs for customers. In particular, Toan Phat Irradiation is proud to be one of the irradiation groups that has succeeded in manufacturing and installing mechanical lines and the controlling software for the Cobalt-60 irradiation system, which has been implemented by the company's team of 100% Vietnamese staffs and licensed by the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety (Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam). Toan Phat Irradiation is an official partner of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a partner of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) - a government agency of New Zealand, and a partner of Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) - an agency under the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of Australia. The factory of Toan Phat Irradiation is qualified to irradiate fresh fruit for export to these markets. Along with the consistent expansion of research and development, Toan Phat Irradiation has applied the combination of all three technologies in various ways into irradiation products in order to meet the needs of its customers and to guarantee its firm position in the market.

The gamma irradiation process is generated by the decay of the radioisotope Cobalt-60. These emit the resultant high energy photons (1.17MeV and 1.33MeV), which are able to penetrate food to a depth of several tens of centimeters, so they are especially suitable for handling products with a high density. Gamma irradiation is applied to sterilize and to handle many varieties of products effectively. Examples of these products include medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and household appliances.