Frequently Asked Questions About Food Science, Nutrition and Safety:
Food
Safety Links
Below is a list of selected
Web sites that might be of interest to those in the food safety field.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodborne/fbindex/
Food Safety Resources
This site takes you to government agencies, academic institutions, cooperative extension services, general consumer publications NOT found in the other modules of this system, other foodsafety databases, consumer hotlines, newsletters and many other educational resources.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo/FSR/index.html
Food Safety Resources. Inc.
Food safety information and training products:hand washing, personal hygiene, contamination, time and temperature.. Food Safety Training Videos, Posters & Signs, Manuals, Software, Books and Training Packages.
http://www.foodsafety.tv/
Government
Food Safety Information
Gateway provides news, safety
alert, foodborne pathogen information and consumer advice. Features industry
assistance and a complaints centre.
http://www.foodsafety.gov/
Iowa
State University
Iowa State University Extension
believes that resources are needed for consumers, educators and students
to access research-based, unbiased information on food safety and quality.
http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/foodsafety/
KEY
ISSUES AND INFORMATION SOURCES - Food Safety and Biotechnology
Modern biotechnology has
great potential to contribute to human well being. Various food crops have
been genetically modified for greater productivity or nutritional value,
or for resistance to pests or diseases.
http://www.agrifood-forum.net/issues/safety.asp
National
Hot Dog and Sausage Council
The Council conducts scientific
research to benefit hot dog and sausage manufacturers. The Council also
serves as an information resource to consumers and media on questions related
to quality, safety, nutrition and preparation of hot dogs and sausages.
http://www.hot-dog.org/
Compiled by: Siti
Razimah Mohd Noor
For additions, comments, suggestions and requests for revisions, please mail to : srazimah@lib.upm.edu.my