Toxicology and Environmental Health

Food Safety and Toxicants

Food Safety and Toxicants focuses on ensuring that food is free from harmful contaminants. It encompasses monitoring and controlling hazards such as microbial pathogens, chemical residues, and natural toxins. By implementing rigorous food safety practices and regulations, including hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), this field aims to protect consumers from illnesses and adverse health effects associated with consuming contaminated food.