Guidelines for the identification of foreign bodies reported from food.

Author(s) : CCFRA, EDWARDS M. C., REDPATH S. A.

Type of monograph: Guide/Handbook

Summary

These guidelines outline rapid and accurate procedures for identification of foreign bodies in foods. They provide essential procedures for food companies to identify the source of contamination and ascertain appropriate measures to handle the incident and prevent recurrence. Contents: major types of foreign bodies; analytical methods; initial approach and classification; readily recognisable objects; vegetable matter; animal tissue; insects and other invertebrates; microbial material; metals; stones and minerals; glass and ceramics; plastics; packaging materials and glues; effects of food processing and chewing on foreign bodies; isolation of foreign bodies from food; prevention of foreign body contamination; sources of expert help in foreign body identification.

Details

  • Original title: Guidelines for the identification of foreign bodies reported from food.
  • Record ID : 1996-1964
  • Languages: English
  • Publication: Ccfra (campden & chorleywood food research association) - United kingdom/United kingdom
  • Publication date: 1995/08
  • Collection:
  • Source: Source: n. 4; 198 p. (21.5 x 28); fig.; tabl.; GBP 100.00.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.