toiduturvalisuse
Toiduturvalisus, or food safety, refers to the measures and practices that ensure food products are safe for human consumption at all stages of the food chain, from production to consumption. It involves identifying, preventing, and controlling hazards that could make food harmful. Hazards are typically biological (pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, or pathogenic E. coli), chemical (pesticide residues, cleaning agents, contaminants), or physical (foreign objects like glass or metal fragments).
Food safety management relies on systematic approaches such as HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points),
Regulatory framework: In the European Union, food safety is governed by EU regulations and risk assessment
Impact and consumer guidance: Toiduturvalisus aims to reduce foodborne illness, protect public health, and support trade