Environmental contaminants and food safety

Environmental contaminants and food safety

Food safety is threatened by numerous contaminants, which can originate from environmental pollution, such as toxic metals and organic halogenated compounds; chemicals used in the production of food, such as pesticides and veterinary drugs; contaminants formed during food production and cooking; contaminants arising from food packaging, or natural toxins in food. Consumers’ perceptions of food-...

Environmental Contaminants in Food

Safety evaluation of certain contaminants in food

Food Safety and Environmental Sanitation

Safety evaluation of certain food additives and contaminants