Open Directory - Science: Technology: Food Science: Food Safety
See also: - Comprehensive information from Wikipedia on the food safety incident in the People's Republic of China involving milk and infant formula which had been adulterated with melamine. - The Northwest Food Sanitation Workshop addresses basic sanitation as well as cutting edge issues related to food sanitation and food safety. Topics having broad interest are covered in the general sessions. More specific subjects are discussed in small breakout sessions. - Information about foodborne pathogenic micro-organisms and natural toxins, including habitat or source, associated foods, infective dose, disease symptoms, complications, outbreaks, and susceptible populations. - Information about food safety for professionals and consumers in the Caribbean. - Provides links to the organisations responsible for food safety and risk assessment throughout the European Union. - Film content on European health and food safety research. Biotechnological risks, discussion, teaching materials for users: educators, film producers. - The commission is mandated with answering scientific and technical questions concerning consumer health and food safety associated with the consumption of food products. - EFSA provides independent scientific advice to member national authorities on existing and emerging risks in food safety. - Run by the Food and Drug Administration. Program areas covering production and hazards, biotechnology, food additives, cosmetics, pesticides, dietary supplements, foodborne illnesses, labeling, import and export, and inspection and enforcement. Page Lists history of the facility and meeting times. - Provides information on chemical contaminants, filth and extraneous materials, metals, natural toxins and pesticides. - Works to educate consumers about safe food handling. Includes news, educator resources, fact sheets and activity sheets. - Provides information about materials that come into contact with food under EU harmonized directives and regulations. - Safe Food 4 U teaches Food Handler Certification Classes in Austin, TX to ensure food safety and comply with law.Contact safefood4u@sbcglobal.net - Food hygiene training distance learning certificated by the CPD Certification Service. - News, articles, government information and journal on food safety, foodborne pathogen detection methods, forum, discussions, and chat room. [Requires free registration for full access.] - Project to identify and discuss the issues that affect how food safety data are collected and shared in the United States and to discuss opportunities to improve current practices. - Has online database of food safety research projects funded by government and new food products being tested for approval. - Has online database of food safety research projects funded by government and new food products being tested for approval. - Features trade show on food safety, food security, and quality assurance. Includes information for attendees and exhibitors, calendar of events, and industry resources. - Basic food safety quiz. - Quarterly bulletins, published for the Australian food industry, cover a wide range of topics. - Blog covering food systems (ISO 22000, PAS, BRC, IFS, GSSC 22000), food safety video, food contamination, microorganisms, bacteria and viruses. - Activities, news, product recalls and other consumer information, publications, educational programs and details of the organization. - Includes food safety news, fact sheets, proper hand washing techniques, hot and cold holding temperatures, foodborne pathogens, chemical contaminants, HACCP regulatory issues and social projects. - Concise articles answering common questions related to food preparation in the home. - Independent UK government department set up to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. - From University of California, Davis. Summaries of links to safety, pesticide and food industry information; also songs about food safety. - Includes news, safety alerts and information for consumers and general assistance for the food industry. - Highlights of recent food safety news from Federal agencies in the US. - Books for professionals working in storage, preparation, and presentation of food products. - Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's list of sources of consumer information, safety programs and US Government publications. - An encyclopedia article on foodborne illnesses, including definition, symptoms and mortality, incubation period, infectious dose, pathogenic agents, outbreaks and political issues. - The ISO 22000 2005 food safety management system standard translated into non-technical language by Praxiom Research Group Limited. - An organization of food safety professionals committed to advancing food safety worldwide by providing members with a forum to exchange information on protecting the global food supply. - Furthers the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment by bringing together scientists from academia, government and industry. - The IPFSAPH facilitates trade in food and agriculture by providing a single access point to authorized official international and national standards, regulations, legislations, and official supporting materials related to sanitary and phytosanitary measures across the sectors of food safety , animal and plant health. - Links to news and resources for educators and consumers and research by the Food Safety Consortium. - Gives background, explanations, test procedures, and links of the legal status of food contact materialsin the EU and USA. - Searchable database of safety, preservation by topic, process, restaurant or producers. Also, has contacts and news articles. Produced by Penn State University. - Offers articles for businesses and consumers. From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. - Offers training and consultancy in food safety, health and safety.
