Canada: Ban Food Imports from Japan

American Times - Canada announced a ban imports of food from nearby Japan nuclear power plant of are damaged and leaking radiation. The ban was imposed on dairy products, fruits and vegetables.

"These products will not be allowed into Canada without documentation verifying an acceptable security,"the statement said Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

United States, Australia and Hong Kong have limited the import of milk and vegetables, while the French call for EU to do the same. Japan itself was testing sea water to measure the impact on marine life.

Japan ordered the cessation of consumption and delivery of agricultural products that grow near the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Canada is restricted specifically for the Japanese prefecture of Fukushima, Gunma, Ibaraki and Tochigi.

"Any potentially contaminated products will be destroyed in accordance with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission protocol,"according to Canadian authorities.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to monitor the level of radioactivity in the containers are shipped.