A task force established by the International Atomic Energy Agency to review the safety of a planned release of water now stored at Japan’s Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power station has held its first meeting, with prominent independent experts from around the world participating as members.

In April, Japan confirmed it would release treated water from Fukushima-Daiichi into the Pacific, a move which was welcomed by the IAEA as both technically feasible and in line with international practice.

Tokyo asked the IAEA to help ensure the discharge process takes place in line with international safety standards and without harming public health or the environment.