Woodhead Publishing - Persistent Organic Pollutants in Foods

Ensure food safety standards are met with this comprehensive scientific resource. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and toxic metals represent major concerns for the food industry, regulators, and the general public. Because these substances persist in the environment and accumulate within food chains, they can negatively affect human health through ingestion or prolonged exposure. This volume from the Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition explores the scientific and regulatory challenges involved in food safety. The text provides a deep look into how these contaminants are managed and monitored. Part one offers an overview of regulatory efforts to screen, monitor, and control POPs and heavy metals in food supplies. Part two shifts focus to specific details regarding these substances. This book serves as an essential reference for professionals working to ensure that food remains safe for consumption.