Food Quality and Food Safety
CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science
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Introduction and Significance
- Food-borne illnesses affect over 9 lakh children under 5 years in India (NFHS 2015-16)
- Food safety impacts public health, trade, tourism, and economic growth
- Modern challenges: bulk food preparation, processed foods, complex logistics
Types of Food Hazards
- Three main categories: Physical, Chemical, and Biological hazards
- Physical hazards: wood, stones, pest parts, hair - cause immediate injury
- Chemical hazards: pesticides, toxic metals, preservatives, additives
Food Quality and Standards
- Food quality includes safety, nutritional value, sensory properties, and social considerations
- Safety is prerequisite for quality - unsafe food cannot be quality food
- Four levels of standards: Company, National, Regional, International
International Organizations and Food Safety Management
- Codex Alimentarius Commission: 187 member countries, 'Food Code'
- ISO 9000: Quality Management systems, voluntary adoption
- WTO: Trade agreements affecting food standards globally
Key Concepts
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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