contaminatierisico
Contaminatierisico is the term used to describe the probability that a given medium or system becomes contaminated by unwanted substances or organisms, with potential consequences for health, safety, or product quality. It covers biological, chemical, and physical contaminants and is relevant across sectors such as food safety, water and environmental management, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Biological contaminants include bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi; chemical contaminants include pesticides, heavy metals, solvents and
Risk assessment follows a structured approach: hazard identification, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. It is supported
Control measures focus on prevention and detection: good hygiene practices, sanitation programs, supplier verification, process controls,
Measurement and monitoring use sampling plans and indicators such as microbial counts (CFU), chemical residue levels,