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Fukushima to check industrial goods for radiation

The government of Fukushima Prefecture will begin free monitoring of local industrial products for radiation following the leaks from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.



The prefecture said on Sunday that there is growing public concern about the impact of radiation on industrial products as well as farm and marine produce.



It said more countries are moving to restrict imports from Japan even though they are free from radioactive contamination.



The radiation monitoring will start on Monday in an industrial park in Koriyama City and will cover all industrial products made in the prefecture.



Fukushima Governor Yuhei Sato urged the central government to quickly lift shipping restrictions on farm and marine products when radiation levels fall below the government-set limits. He said the government was slow in responding even after radiation levels declined.



A central government official said it will increase the number of organizations monitoring radiation, and will instruct the related ministries to take quick action when lifting shipping restrictions.
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