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)
Hierarchy
Broader: food
Narrower: food quality control
In other languages
French
sécurité sanitaire des aliments
Russian
безопасность продуктов питания
Spanish
inocuidad alimentaria
Chinese, Simplified
食品安全
Arabic
سلامة الأغذية
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Stockholm Convention | 2 documents |