Food chain hazard identification

Generally, the main pathways of exposure considered in tliis step are atmospheric surface and groundwater transport, ingestion of toxic materials that luu c passed tlu-ough the aquatic and tcncstrial food chain, and dermal absorption. Once an exposure assessment determines the quantity of a chemical with which human populations nniy come in contact, the information can be combined with toxicity data (from the hazard identification process) to estimate potential health risks." The primary purpose of an exposure assessment is to... 

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems with respect to foods are a systematic and practical approach to enhance the safety of foods from primary production to final consumption through the identification, evaluation and control of hazards that are significant for food safety (WHO, 1995 Brera et al., 1998). Inherent in this approach is that it is the producer who will be responsible for identifying and implementing preventative actions in all aspects of the food production chain to ensure maximum safety from specific food safety hazards. Thus, the producer must set in motion a plan to identify, monitor... 

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