This page provides information about radioactive material inspection equipment and radiation measuring instruments related to the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Consumer Affairs Agency, in cooperation with the National Consumer Center, lends inspection equipment to local governments to establish food radioactivity testing systems. Food testing through registered inspection agencies is recommended. For measuring ambient radiation doses, the page references radiation monitoring information and measurement guidelines. When purchasing radiation measuring instruments, selecting products suited to intended use is important, and post-purchase calibration and maintenance are necessary for accuracy. The page provides comprehensive links to various guidelines and measurement methods.
