Dioxins And Dioxin Like Compounds In The Food Supply

Author : Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Implications of Dioxin in the Food Supply
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309167208

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Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply by Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Implications of Dioxin in the Food Supply Pdf

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, or DLCs, are found throughout the environment, in soil, water, and air. People are exposed to these unintentional environmental contaminants primarily through the food supply, although at low levels, particularly by eating animal fat in meat, dairy products, and fish. While the amount of DLCs in the environment has declined since the late 1970s, the public continues to be concerned about the safety of the food supply and the potential adverse health effects of DLC exposure, especially in groups such as developing fetuses and infants, who are more sensitive to the toxic effects of these compounds. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure, recommends policy options to reduce exposure to these contaminants while considering how implementing these options could both reduce health risks and affect nutrition, particularly in sensitive and highly exposed groups, if dietary changes are suggested.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Implications of Dioxin in the Food Supply
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003-12-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309089616

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Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply by Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on the Implications of Dioxin in the Food Supply Pdf

Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, or DLCs, are found throughout the environment, in soil, water, and air. People are exposed to these unintentional environmental contaminants primarily through the food supply, although at low levels, particularly by eating animal fat in meat, dairy products, and fish. While the amount of DLCs in the environment has declined since the late 1970s, the public continues to be concerned about the safety of the food supply and the potential adverse health effects of DLC exposure, especially in groups such as developing fetuses and infants, who are more sensitive to the toxic effects of these compounds. Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds in the Food Supply: Strategies to Decrease Exposure, recommends policy options to reduce exposure to these contaminants while considering how implementing these options could both reduce health risks and affect nutrition, particularly in sensitive and highly exposed groups, if dietary changes are suggested.

Author : Great Britain. Steering Group on Chemical Aspects of Food Surveillance,Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016213261

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Dioxins in Food by Great Britain. Steering Group on Chemical Aspects of Food Surveillance,Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Pdf

Author : Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on Nutrient Relationships in Seafood: Selections to Balance Benefits and Risks
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309102186

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Seafood Choices by Institute of Medicine,Food and Nutrition Board,Committee on Nutrient Relationships in Seafood: Selections to Balance Benefits and Risks Pdf

The fragmented information that consumers receive about the nutritional value and health risks associated with fish and shellfish can result in confusion or misperceptions about these food sources. Consumers are therefore confronted with a dilemma: they are told that seafood is good for them and should be consumed in large amounts, while at the same time the federal government and most states have issued advisories urging caution in the consumption of certain species or seafood from specific waters. Seafood Choices carefully explores the decision-making process for selecting seafood by assessing the evidence on availability of specific nutrients (compared to other food sources) to obtain the greatest nutritional benefits. The book prioritizes the potential for adverse health effects from both naturally occurring and introduced toxicants in seafood; assesses evidence on the availability of specific nutrients in seafood compared to other food sources; determines the impact of modifying food choices to reduce intake of toxicants on nutrient intake and nutritional status within the U.S. population; develops a decision path for U.S. consumers to weigh their seafood choices to obtain nutritional benefits balanced against exposure risks; and identifies data gaps and recommendations for future research. The information provided in this book will benefit food technologists, food manufacturers, nutritionists, and those involved in health professions making nutritional recommendations.

Author : Frans J. M. Smulders,Ivonne M. C. M. Rietjens,John Daniel Collins,Martin D. Rose
Publisher : Brill Wageningen Academic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Food
ISBN : 9086863264

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Chemical Hazards in Foods of Animal Origin by Frans J. M. Smulders,Ivonne M. C. M. Rietjens,John Daniel Collins,Martin D. Rose Pdf

Various chemical hazards are identified and characterised. Public health risks associated with ingestion of contaminated animal food products are discussed, options for risk mitigation are presented.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251305058

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Soil pollution: a hidden reality by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This document presents key messages and the state-of-the-art of soil pollution, its implications on food safety and human health. It aims to set the basis for further discussion during the forthcoming Global Symposium on Soil Pollution (GSOP18), to be held at FAO HQ from May 2nd to 4th 2018. The publication has been reviewed by the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) and contributing authors. It addresses scientific evidences on soil pollution and highlights the need to assess the extent of soil pollution globally in order to achieve food safety and sustainable development. This is linked to FAO’s strategic objectives, especially SO1, SO2, SO4 and SO5 because of the crucial role of soils to ensure effective nutrient cycling to produce nutritious and safe food, reduce atmospheric CO2 and N2O concentrations and thus mitigate climate change, develop sustainable soil management practices that enhance agricultural resilience to extreme climate events by reducing soil degradation processes. This document will be a reference material for those interested in learning more about sources and effects of soil pollution.

Author : Cornelis A. M. van Gestel,Martijs Jonker,Jan E. Kammenga,Ryszard Laskowski,Claus Svendsen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1439830096

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Mixture Toxicity by Cornelis A. M. van Gestel,Martijs Jonker,Jan E. Kammenga,Ryszard Laskowski,Claus Svendsen Pdf

In the last decade and a half, great progress has been made in the development of concepts and models for mixture toxicity, both in human and environmental toxicology. However, due to their different protection goals, developments have often progressed in parallel but with little integration. Arguably the first book to clearly link ecotoxicology and classic human toxicology, Mixture Toxicity: Linking Approaches from Ecological and Human Toxicology incorporates extensive reviews of exposure to toxicants, toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics, toxicity of mixtures, and risk assessment. The book examines developments in both fields, compares and contrasts their current state of the art, and identifies where one field can learn from the other. Each chapter provides an essential overview of the state of the art in both human and ecotoxicological mixture risk assessment, focusing on the work published in the last fifteen years. The coverage progresses from exposure to risk assessment, at each step identifying the special complications typically raised by mixtures. Based on in-depth discussions among specialists representing different disciplines and approaches, the chapters each address: Exposure — how to quantify the amounts of chemicals that may enter the living organism Kinetics, dynamics, and metabolism — how the chemicals enter an organism, travel within the organism, how they are metabolized and reach the target site, and explain development of toxicity with time Toxicity — what are the chemicals’ detrimental effects on the organism Test design and complex mixture characterization — how chemicals interact, how to measure effects of mixtures, and how to identify responsible chemicals Risk assessment — how to assess for risks in humans and the environment An unusual combination of different points of view on exposure to and risk assessment of chemical mixtures, this book summarizes current knowledge on combined effects of toxicant mixtures, information that is generally only available in a very fragmented form as individual journal papers. It identifies possible crosslinks and includes recommendations for mutual developments that can improve the state of knowledge on mixture toxicity and ultimately lead to better and more integrated risk assessment.

Author : Rebecca Fry
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128015681

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Systems Biology in Toxicology and Environmental Health by Rebecca Fry Pdf

Systems Biology in Toxicology and Environmental Health uses a systems biological perspective to detail the most recent findings that link environmental exposures to human disease, providing an overview of molecular pathways that are essential for cellular survival after exposure to environmental toxicants, recent findings on gene-environment interactions influencing environmental agent-induced diseases, and the development of computational methods to predict susceptibility to environmental agents. Introductory chapters on molecular and cellular biology, toxicology and computational biology are included as well as an assessment of systems-based tools used to evaluate environmental health risks. Further topics include research on environmental toxicants relevant to human health and disease, various high-throughput technologies and computational methods, along with descriptions of the biological pathways associated with disease and the developmental origins of disease as they relate to environmental contaminants. Systems Biology in Toxicology and Environmental Health is an essential reference for undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers looking for an introduction in the use of systems biology approaches to assess environmental exposures and their impacts on human health. Provides the first reference of its kind, demonstrating the application of systems biology in environmental health and toxicology Includes introductions to the diverse fields of molecular and cellular biology, toxicology, and computational biology Presents a foundation that helps users understand the connections between the environment and health effects, and the biological mechanisms that link them

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9289333669

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EU Maximum Levels for Dioxins and Dioxin-like PCBs by Anonim Pdf

Abstract: The project "Review of maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs, impact on the consumer exposure and the food supply", was initiated by The Nordic Council of Ministers as one of their project to follow up the agreement from 2002 to establish a Nordic cooperation for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs. The report gives an overview of the current legislations on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in foods, and summarizes how the dioxin risks have been assessed and handled in the Nordic countries. Data on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in different foods from the Nordic countries are presented together, as well as a comparison of dietary exposure. Several countries have lately carried out a risk-benefit evaluation to find a good balance between the benefit of eating fish and the need to protect vulnerable groups at risk. The report gives a short summary of the consumption advices given in the Nordic countries related to dioxins and PCBs. The project group has discussed the impact on food supply in the Nordic countries if the current EU maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in food are reduced with 25%, based on Nordic occurrence data presented in the report. The present work showed that a 25% reduction of maximum levels would just have minor, if any, impact on food supply or exposure. The project group agreed on recommendations for use in the upcoming discussions when EU shall review maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in foodstuffs

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : UOM:39015019048498

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Dioxin contamination of food and water by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073131587

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Estimating Exposure to Dioxin-like Compounds: Executive summary by Anonim Pdf

Author : Martin Rose,Alwin Fernandes
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857098917

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Persistent Organic Pollutants and Toxic Metals in Foods by Martin Rose,Alwin Fernandes Pdf

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and toxic elements, such as dioxins, flame retardants, lead and mercury, are substances of major concern for the food industry, the regulator and the public. They persist in the environment, accumulate in food chains and may adversely affect human health if ingested over certain levels or with prolonged exposure. Persistent organic pollutants and toxic metals in foods explores the scientific and regulatory challenges of ensuring that our food is safe to eat. Part one provides an overview of regulatory efforts to screen, monitor and control persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in foods and includes case studies detailing regulatory responses to food contamination incidents. Part two moves on to highlight particular POPs, toxic metals and metalloids in foods, including dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phthalates. Persistent organic pollutants and toxic metals in foods is a standard reference for those in the food industry responsible for food safety, laboratories testing for food chemical safety, regulatory authorities responsible for ensuring the safety of food, and researchers in industry and academia interested in the science supporting food chemical safety. Includes case studies which detail regulatory responses to food contamination incidents Considers the uptake and transfer of persistent organic pollutants in the food chain and the risk assessment of contaminates in food Details perticular persistent organic pollutants, toxic metals and metalloids in foods including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), mercury and arsenic among others

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 2356 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123786135

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Encyclopedia of Food Safety by Anonim Pdf

With the world’s growing population, the provision of a safe, nutritious and wholesome food supply for all has become a major challenge. To achieve this, effective risk management based on sound science and unbiased information is required by all stakeholders, including the food industry, governments and consumers themselves. In addition, the globalization of the food supply requires the harmonization of policies and standards based on a common understanding of food safety among authorities in countries around the world. With some 280 chapters, the Encyclopedia of Food Safety provides unbiased and concise overviews which form in total a comprehensive coverage of a broad range of food safety topics, which may be grouped under the following general categories: History and basic sciences that support food safety; Foodborne diseases, including surveillance and investigation; Foodborne hazards, including microbiological and chemical agents; Substances added to food, both directly and indirectly; Food technologies, including the latest developments; Food commodities, including their potential hazards and controls; Food safety management systems, including their elements and the roles of stakeholders. The Encyclopedia provides a platform for experts from the field of food safety and related fields, such as nutrition, food science and technology and environment to share and learn from state-of-the art expertise with the rest of the food safety community. Assembled with the objective of facilitating the work of those working in the field of food safety and related fields, such as nutrition, food science and technology and environment - this work covers the entire spectrum of food safety topics into one comprehensive reference work The Editors have made every effort to ensure that this work meets strict quality and pedagogical thresholds such as: contributions by the foremost authorities in their fields; unbiased and concise overviews on a multitude of food safety subjects; references for further information, and specialized and general definitions for food safety terminology In maintaining confidence in the safety of the food supply, sound scientific information is key to effectively and efficiently assessing, managing and communicating on food safety risks. Yet, professionals and other specialists working in this multidisciplinary field are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with developments outside their immediate areas of expertise. This single source of concise, reliable and authoritative information on food safety has, more than ever, become a necessity

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Dioxins
ISBN : PSU:000016125315

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Dioxin Contamination of Milk by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment Pdf

Abstract: The House subcommittee on Health and the Environment published this report on dioxin contamination of milk. Testimony by FDS officials and industry spokesman concerning research conducted on dioxin contamination of milk from bleached paper cartons and action being taken to alleviate the problems included.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Dibenzodioxin
ISBN : UOM:39015041752018

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Toxicological Profile for Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins by Anonim Pdf