FOOD 2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Surface Tension, Rancidification
27 Aug 2015
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The canadian food production and processing industry is regulated at the federal, provincial and local levels. The regulations and inspection activities at the provincial level vary greatly between provinces. The mandate of health canada is to protect the canadian public from life threatening hazards in the food supply, in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, in medical or radiation emitting devices, and in the environment. Kosher foods are certified by rabbinical organizations which allow certified kosher foods to display a symbol and labelling indicating kosher status. Increasingly, food products are bearing the halal designation, which means that the product conforms to islamic dietary laws. What is a food additive: a food additive is any substance added to food. Intentional additives must be approved by food and drug administration before they can be used: indirect additives are contaminants substances that accidentally get into a food product during production, processing, or packaging.
