THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JUNE 22, 1996/ ASADHA 1, 1918 [PART II-SEC 3(I)]G.S.R. 254 – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 30 read with sections 14 and 17 ofthe Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962) and in supersession of he Atomic Energy (Control ofIrradiation of Food) Rules, 1990 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before suchsupersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-1. Short title and commencement:-(1) These rules may be called the Atomic Energy (Control of Irradiation of Food)Rules, 1996.(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.2. Definitions : In these rules unless the context otherwise requires:-(a) “Act” means the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962),(b) “Applicant” means the person making an application for the grant of licence;(c) “Certificate of approval” means the certificate of approval granted by thecompetent authority for operating an irradiation facility in accor...