Japan Opposes Russia's Seafood Ban Over Fukushima Wastewater Plan

Japan Opposes Russia's Seafood Ban Over Fukushima Wastewater Plan

Japan Opposes Russia's, Seafood Ban Over , Fukushima Wastewater Plan.

Fox News reports that Japan has criticized Russia for joining China in banning the import of Japanese seafood in response to releasing Fukushima wastewater into the ocean.

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Russia said that it would begin implementing import restrictions on October 16, almost two months after the treated radioactive wastewater was released.

Russia said that it would begin implementing import restrictions on October 16, almost two months after the treated radioactive wastewater was released.

Neighboring countries, along with fishing groups, have been strongly opposed to the wastewater discharges from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Neighboring countries, along with fishing groups, have been strongly opposed to the wastewater discharges from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

In August, China immediately banned all Japanese seafood imports, dealing a heavy blow to the Japanese fishing industry.

The Japanese Foreign Ministry argues that Japan has provided transparent and scientific explanations about the safety of their wastewater release plan.

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According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the organization has reviewed the safety of the plan and concluded it would have negligible impact.

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The government has said wastewater is treated to reduce radioactive materials to safe levels, before being diluted to make it far safer than internationally established standards.

Later this week, a team of experts from China, South Korea and Canada are scheduled to take samples of seawater and marine life near the first release.

Fox News reports that a relief fund has been established by the Japanese government to reduce the impact of China's seafood ban.

According to the government, the discharge of wastewater is unavoidable as the plant is decommissioned, a process expected to span decades