Fukushima Radioactive Food Shipped & Nuclear Restarts Blocked update 4/14/15
Channel: MsMilkytheclown1
Date: 2015-04-15

Taiwan to Step Up Regulation of Japan Food Imports Because Japan Shipped Taiwan Radioactive Food!  This is a PERFECT EXAMPLE WHY the TPP is such a Big Deal!
Taiwanese officials are stepping up their regulation of food imports from Japan. That's to make sure the products are free of radioactive contamination.
Taiwan has banned shipments of food from 5 Japanese prefectures, including Fukushima, since the nuclear plant accident in March 2011.
And now, Taiwanese health authorities are implementing additional measures. They said on Monday they will require proof of origin to accompany food imports.
Officials will also demand radiation checks on specific items, including baby food.
Taiwanese officials proposed the new regulatory steps last year. But they put them on hold because of opposition from Japan.
The officials apparently changed their minds after revelations last month that some processed foods from the 5 Japanese prefectures are being sold in Taiwan.
The officials say they will release details of the new regulation soon, and put the measures into effect as early as May.
Japanese food exporters are worried about possible boycotts and higher costs. Taiwan is one of the largest importers of Japanese food products, following Hong Kong and the United States.
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and lots more info.  
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Fukui Court Blocks Reactor Restart of Tokahama NPP
Apr. 14, 2015
A court in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, has issued a provisional injunction blocking the restart of 2 reactors at the Takahama nuclear plant.
A group of 9 citizens had filed for the injunction to keep the plant's No.3 and 4 reactors offline, citing safety problems.
Officials of the plant's operator, Kansai Electric Power Company, said they had taken thorough anti-quake measures based on lessons learned from the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in 2011.
At the Fukui District Court on Tuesday, presiding judge Hideaki Higuchi said Kansai Electric is too optimistic in assuming that no major earthquake would hit Takahama, as 5 unexpectedly large quakes have hit nuclear plants across Japan in less than a decade.
The judge also said the Nuclear Regulation Authority's new requirements should be as tough as possible to eliminate any risk of disaster, but are too lax to ensure the safety of nuclear reactors.
Tuesday's injunction takes effect immediately, so Kansai Electric will not be able to restart the reactors unless the court decision is overturned.
Lawyers for the utility said they will consider lodging an objection.
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lots more info, but I'm going to take it easy on links tonight.  This shit is exhausting.