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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

Food safety consists of measures designed to prevent consumers from foodborne illness, caused by microbiological hazards (such as Salmonella and BSE) and chemical hazards (such as natural toxicants or environmental contaminants such as mercury and lead), as well as food additives, pesticides and veterinary drugs. (Source: drafted)

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In other languages

French
sécurité sanitaire des aliments
Russian
безопасность продуктов питания
Spanish
inocuidad alimentaria
Arabic
سلامة الأغذية

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