Chapter 1 - Introduction in Food Safety, Biosecurity and Hazard Control

Abstract

For human consumption, unprocessed, partially processed, or processed food, as well as genetically modified or engineered food must respect food safety regulations, which must be applied along the entire food chain, from raw materials to preservation and processing. The purpose of this chapter is to present main food hazards and the different methods and technologies used to limit or eliminate them along the food chain.