| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 166 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Issues in environmental science and technology, 1350-7583 ; 15 |
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Issues in environmental science and technology ; 15. 1350-7583
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| Contents |
Assessing the safety of GM food crops / Andrew Chesson -- Safety and quality research priorities in the food industry / Geoff Andrews, Alastair Penman, Chris Hart -- Biosolid recycling and food safety issues / Jim Wright -- Mad cows, demented humans and food / David M. Taylor -- Natural and synthetic chemicals in the diet: a critical analysis of possible cancer hazards / Lois Swirksy Gold, Thomas H. Slone, Bruce N. Ames -- MAFF food LINK research programmes / Christina Goodacre -- Sensory assessment of food qualities / Peter J. Lillford |
| Summary |
The quality and safety of the food we eat attracts a great deal of publicity and is high on the list of public concerns. This highly emotive issue is discussed in this timely book, which brings together a group of experts to present up-to-date and balanced overviews on a wide range of topics including GM crops; hazardous microorganisms such as E. coli; the BSE/CJD problem; and cancer-causing chemicals, both natural and synthetic. Thought-provoking and of interest to a wide readership, this authoritative review will be welcomed by food scientists, legislators, government officials and advisors. Students of food science or environmental science will also find it essential reading |
| Analysis |
Food adulteration and inspection |
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Food handling |
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Food industry and trade Safety measures |
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Food industry and trade Quality control |
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Segurança alimentar |
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Qualidade dos alimentos |
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Vigilância sanitária |
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voedselveiligheid |
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food safety |
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voedselkwaliteit |
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food quality |
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transgene planten |
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transgenic plants |
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transgene dieren |
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transgenic animals |
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Food Quality and Safety |
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Kwaliteit van levensmiddelen, voedselveiligheid |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Food adulteration and inspection.
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Food handling.
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Food industry and trade -- Safety measures
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Food industry and trade -- Quality control.
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Chemistry.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Safety.
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Science.
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Food adulteration and inspection
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Food handling
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Food industry and trade -- Quality control
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Food industry and trade -- Safety measures
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Lebensmittelqualität
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Gemeinschaftsverpflegung
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Segurança alimentar.
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Qualidade dos alimentos.
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Vigilância sanitária.
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Aliments -- Falsification et inspection.
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Aliments -- Manipulation.
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Industrie agro-alimentaire -- Mesures de sécurité.
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Industrie agro-alimentaire -- Qualité -- Contrôle.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)
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Harrison, Roy M., 1948-
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| LC no. |
2005472328 |
| ISBN |
9781847550897 |
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1847550894 |
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1591244277 |
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9781591244271 |
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9780854042708 |
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0854042709 |
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