In all countries, food is governed by complexities of laws and regulations. Variations in national food control systems involving monitoring and sampling, detection and analytical methods, and application of standards and food safety requirements can lead to trade restrictions. Countries have...

Participation and attendance in food safety negotiations such as Codex meetings are of critical importance. Common problems have existed throughout history in the area of food safety standards and their formulation regulations. One, there is a lack of interest by the public. Two, the public...

Brazilian firms used to dominate the brazil nut (BN) market to such an extent that the product still carries the country's name. Presently, 77% of all BNs are processed and exported by Bolivia, a country with far fewer resources than its neighbor. This paper analyzes the impact of EU regulations...

Multiplicity of food laws, standard setting and enforcement agencies pervade different sectors of food, creating confusion in the minds of consumers, traders, manufacturers and investors. Detailed provisions under various laws regarding the admissibility and levels of food additives,...