| Description |
xi, 166 pages : illustrations, 2 portraits ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Issues in environmental science and technology, 1350-7583 ; 15 |
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Issues in environmental science and technology ; 15
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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 Swirsky 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 Quality control |
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Food industry and trade Safety measures |
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Qualidade dos alimentos |
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Segurança alimentar |
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Vigilância sanitária |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Knovel |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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English |
| Subject |
Food adulteration and inspection -- Safety measures.
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Food adulteration and inspection.
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Food handling -- Quality control.
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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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Food industry and trade.
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| Author |
Harrison, Roy M., 1948-
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Hester, R. E. (Ronald E.)
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Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
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| LC no. |
2005472328 |
| ISBN |
0854042709 (paperback) |
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