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Global Food Legislation : an Overview.

Filling a distinct need in the globalized food economy, this introductory reference distils the key facts and regulations from the food laws of ten major countries across four continents. The result is a truly global survey of the world's most important food markets in terms of regulatory stand...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kirchsteiger-Meier, Evelyn
Otros Autores: Baumgartner, Tobias
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Wiley, 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Global Food Legislation; Contents; Preface; Notes on Contributors; Chapter 1 Argentina; 1.1 Legal Framework; 1.1.1 Introduction; 1.1.2 Argentina in the MERCOSUR; 1.2 Food Safety Authorities and Enforcement Procedures; 1.2.1 Introduction; 1.2.2 Food Processing Plants; 1.2.3 Food Products; 1.3 Basic Principles of Food Law; 1.3.1 Positive Regulation; 1.3.2 Traceability; 1.3.3 Precautionary Principle; 1.3.4 Responsibility Principle; 1.4 Overview of Selected Regulation Areas; 1.4.1 Mandatory Nutritional Labeling; 1.4.2 Complementary Nutritional Labeling; 1.4.3 Food Hygiene and Safety.
  • 1.4.4 Food Additives, Flavors, Enzymes, and Vitamins1.4.5 Food Packaging; 1.4.6 Genetically Modified and Novel Food; 1.4.7 Import/Export Regulations; 1.5 Accountability Regulations; 1.6 Current Topics
  • Special Topics and Challenges; 1.6.1 General Situation; 1.6.2 Developments and Perspectives; Appendix 1.A: Internet Sources; Appendix 1.B: Abbreviations; Chapter 2 Brazil; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Legal Framework; 2.3 Food Safety Authorities and Enforcement Procedures; 2.3.1 Competent Authorities for Food Regulation and Inspection Among the Authorities Responsible for Public Health.
  • 2.3.1.1 Federal Authorities2.3.1.2 Local Authorities; 2.3.2 Tasks of the Ministry of Agriculture; 2.4 Basic Principles of Food Law; 2.4.1 Food Registration; 2.4.1.1 Registration with Anvisa; 2.4.1.2 Information to the Health Authorities Prior to Manufacture; 2.4.2 Traceability; 2.4.3 Precautionary Principle; 2.5 Overview on Selected Regulation Areas; 2.5.1 Food Hygiene; 2.5.2 Rules Applicable to Genetically Modified Food; 2.5.3 Rules Applicable to Packaging; 2.5.4 Rules Applicable to Labeling; 2.5.5 Food Additives; 2.5.6 Importation of Food; 2.6 Accountability Regulations.
  • 2.6.1 Strict Product Liability2.6.2 Tort Liability; 2.6.3 Criminal Liability; 2.7 Current Topics; 2.7.1 Anvisa's Regulatory Power Being Criticized; 2.7.2 Restrictions for the Acquisition by Foreigners of Rural Land in Brazil; Appendix 2.A: Internet Sources; Appendix 2.B: Abbreviations; Chapter 3 Canada; 3.1 Legal Framework; 3.1.1 Division of Powers Overview; 3.1.2 Federal Jurisdiction; 3.1.3 Provincial Jurisdiction; 3.1.4 Municipal Jurisdiction; 3.2 Key Food Safety Authorities and Enforcement Procedures; 3.2.1 Key Federal Departments and Agencies; 3.2.1.1 Health Canada.
  • 3.2.1.2 Canadian Food Inspection Agency3.2.1.3 Public Health Agency of Canada; 3.2.1.4 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Department of Fisheries; 3.2.1.5 Food Marketing Agencies; 3.2.1.6 Advertising Standards Canada; 3.2.2 Provincial Agencies; 3.3 Basic Principles of Food Law; 3.4 Overview of Selected Areas of Regulation; 3.4.1 Food Labeling and Advertising; 3.4.1.1 Food Labeling Requirements; 3.4.1.2 Food Advertising Regulations; 3.4.2 Food Safety; 3.4.2.1 Federal Legislation Establishing Food Safety Standards; 3.4.2.2 Regulation of Veterinary Drugs, Feeds, Pesticides, and Fertilizers.