Chemistry of Foods: EU Legal and Regulatory Approaches [electronic resource] / by Daniele Pisanello.
Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular SciencePublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014Description: VIII, 77 p. 4 illus. online resourceContent type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9783319034348
- 641.3 23
- 664 23
- TP248.65.F66

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.