Indian Government has decided to discontinue the scanning of the Food products from Japan that run the risk of being contaminated by radioactive substance. Now the Food products get an easy access into the country. Even after five years of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, reports indicate that food products from Japan carry the risk of radioactive contamination that can lead to various forms of cancer. Several other countries are still following a strict mechanism to keep a check on Japanese food imports.

The order has been conveyed to the customs department and the food safety commissioners of all states. The abrupt end to the practice has, however, alarmed experts. The move by the Indian government can be seen as an attempt to bolster the already strong business and cultural ties with Japan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Japan in 2014 and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe returned the favour with a Delhi visit in 2015 – putting in place a new chapter of Indo-Japan ties. What this could mean that the country could see an influx of Japanese food products which would be imported – leading to more offline and online ramen store (along with all other edibles).

What about Other Countries?

The withdrawal of scanning of food items from Japan comes even as the United States Food and Drug Administration continues to monitor Japanese food imports for any likely radioactive presence. Along similar lines, countries like Germany, Turkey and Russia also scan all imports from Japan. There are also checks on vessels and containers from Japan for any radioactive contamination by the US, the Netherlands and the EU. Australia, which imports automobiles from Japan, also keeps a strict check on radiation.