| RA001 |
Pesticides in food |
Pesticides are chemical or biological substances that are used to kill or control pests during the cultivation and storage of crops. We have oversight of pesticides and food safety in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
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FoodStandards | NI |
Pesticides in food |
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01/09/2023 |
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| RA002 |
Contaminants in food |
Contaminants are substances that have not been intentionally added to food. These substances may be present in food as a result of the various stages of its production, packaging, transport or holding. They also might result from environmental contamination. Since contamination generally has a negative impact on the quality of food and may imply a risk to human health |
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FoodStandards | NI |
Contaminants in food |
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01/09/2023 |
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| RA003 |
Contamination by/migration of food contact materials |
The National 2012 regulations include provisions for materials and articles expected to come into contact with foods or to transfer their constituents to food, for example, materials like printing inks and adhesive labels. This does not include covering or coating substances that are part of the food and that may be eaten with it, such as sausage skin. |
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FoodStandards | NI |
Contamination by/migration of food contact materials |
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01/09/2023 |
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| RA004 |
Residues of veterinary medicinal products in food |
Food-producing animals may be treated with veterinary medicines to prevent or cure disease. These substances may leave residues in the food from treated animals. Food may also contain residues of pesticides and contaminants to which animals have been exposed. |
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FoodStandards | NI |
Residues of veterinary medicinal products in food |
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01/09/2023 |
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