TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN THE FOOD CHAIN – RISK ASSESSMENT

Abstract

It seems to be impossible to keep toxic substances out of the food chain. Interaction of natural environmental toxins and other chemicals or residues in food may result in harmful synergistic effects. In order to protect human health against the deleterious effects of different toxic substances it is imperative that tolerance levels be established. Tolerance levels can only be established on the basis of comprehensive risk assessment studies.

Keywords

• cadmium
• fumonisins
• ochratoxin A
• food chain