1. Food safety in Europe. Law bases -- 2. EU regulations on chemicals in foods.
Summary:
This book concerns the EU legal and regulatory framework relating to Chemicals in Food. It is divided in two parts: the first section offers an introduction to the European General Food Law with an analysis of EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) and a description of main features of food safety-related regulations. The second part focusses on the legislation finding application concerning chemicals in food from different viewpoints, namely: the REACH regulation; the enzyme, flavorings and additive regulatory framework;- the matter of contamination and veterinary drugs; the use of Food contact materials. The final chapter addresses several considerations relating to chemical hazards and crisis management, highlighting shortcomings and lessons from experience.
Series:
Springer briefs in molecular science: chemistry of food, 2199-689X
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