Protecting food supplies

In the event of radioactive releases it is very important to protect foodstuffs and agricultural products, including livestock and their feed.

For individuals

Instructions for individuals:

• only eat tins, dehydrated foods, frozen products or fresh produce from regions not affected by the accident or that you have stored yourself;
• cover vegetable gardens with a plastic tarpaulin.

Unless advised otherwise by the authorities, tap water is safe to consume.

For farmers

Instructions for farmers:

• move your livestock into enclosed premises and restrict, as much as possible, the natural and artificial ventilation in these premises;
• organise and store prepared feed in enclosed premises;
• cover any silage stored outdoors with a plastic tarpaulin;
• close any greenhouses;
• shut off rainwater collection systems.

Instructions concerning the food chain and possible food bans will, if applicable, be communicated to the public via this website and the national media.