Food Safety - Contaminants and Toxins (Hardcover)

Food safety is a global issue. It is a concern for scientists, policy-makers and consumers. Food poisoning outbreaks are becoming more common, partly because of the increasing internationalization of food production The majority of food safety issues centres on toxins produced naturally or through anthropogenic activties, such as use of pesticides, chemicals, additives and pharmaceutical products. This book covers recent developments in the chemistry, biochemistry and physiological effects of toxicants that might have an impact on human health and welfare. It also disucsses risk management, legislation and regulatory issues.