We Are Tomodachi Autumn 2017

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23Fukushima: 63km (39mi) Dose rate 0.12Iwaki: 43km (27mi)Dose rate 0.09Aizuwakamatsu: 98km(61mi) Dose rate 0.08Minamisoma: 24km(15mi) Dose rate 0.12Fukushima DaiichiNuclear Power Station10kmYes, it’s safe. To ensure the safety of foods produced in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan conducts multi-layer examinations for radioactive substances at each phase of production and distribution and publicizes the results. The safety of these foods is evaluated highly by the FAO. It should also be noted that the area around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station has been restricted as a No-entry Zone, and the atmospheric radiation dose rate in populated and agricultural areas is roughly at the same level of major cities abroad (see below for details).In 2011, Fukushima experienced a nuclear power accident. Is it safe to eat foods from Fukushima?QAJapan standardEU standardU.S. standardDrinking water: 10Milk: 50Infant foods: 50General foods: 100Drinking water: 1,000Dairy products: 1,000Infant foods: 400General foods: 1,250All foods: 1,200Nuclide species: Radioactive cesium (sum of 134Cs and 137Cs) CODEX (international standard) — Infant foods: 1,000 / General foods: 1,000There is an international standard for radionuclides in foods known as CODEX. Japan conducts examinations using CODEX-based standards that are far stricter than those used by other countries. All Fukushima foodstuffs that are sold on the market and consumed have cleared these standards (see below for details).What is the scientific basis for asserting that food from Fukushima is safe to eat? QAYes, high-quality foods from Fukushima are sold in supermarkets all over Japan and are quite popular. At the same time, as the safety of Fukushima foods is being acknowledged internationally, import restrictions by individual countries are being lifted step by step. The EU’s European Commission is also currently considering lifting its import restrictions on rice and other foodstuffs this autumn.Are people eating foods from Fukushima?QAQ&ACityDose rate (µSv/h)Measurement dateNew York0.044Dec. 18, 2016London0.109Dec. 18, 2016Berlin0.075Dec. 19, 2016Hong Kong0.080-0.150Dec. 19, 2016Seoul0.119Dec. 19, 2016Fukushimasee right mapDec. 19, 2016Note: The Thai government has lifted restrictions, but requires inspection certificates for some wild animal meats.Content of restrictions and number of countries / regionsCountry / regionImport restrictions imposed after accident: 81All Fukushima foodstuff imports allowed: 72Complete lifting of import restrictions: 23Canada, Myanmar, Serbia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Guinea, New Zealand, Colombia, Malaysia, Ecuador, Vietnam, Iraq, Australia, Thailand, Bolivia, India, Kuwait, Nepal, Iran, Mauritius, Qatar, UkraineReinforced examination at time of import: 3Pakistan, Israel, TurkeyInspection certificate required at time of import in some cases: 46Indonesia, Argentina, French Polynesia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Morocco, Brazil, EU (28 countries), EFTA (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein), Brunei, New Caledonia, United Arab Emirates, LebanonFukushima foodstuffs can be imported, except for items that have shipment restrictions within Fukushima Prefecture: 2(Inspection certificate required at time of import in some cases)USA, Philippines (Philippines only restricting some marine products)Fukushima foodstuffs can be imported, but imports of some foodstuffs are suspended: 5(Inspection certificate required at time of import in some cases)Republic of Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, RussiaAll Fukushima foodstuff imports suspended: 2People's Republic of China, Taiwan (Taiwan’s restrictions do not apply to alcohol)[Status of Import Restrictions on Fukushima Foodstuffs](As of July 25, 2017)Unit: Bq/kg