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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0007-070X
- DOI
- 10.1108/00070709010133883
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Abstract
The scientific basis of MAFFs policy on the chemical safety offood is described. Examples are provided of the independent advisorycommittee structure which depends on scientific information and advicein formulating proposals to Government. This science takes the form ofpremarket evaluations of chemical products such as food additives,pesticides and veterinary products and subsequently extends to themonitoring of their presence in the diet as part of a widerangingsurveillance programme of the UKs food supply for food additives,nutrients and contaminants.
Journal
British Food Journal – Emerald Publishing
Published: Aug 1, 1989