Risk analysis of the food production chain Flashcards
1
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What does risk analysis consist of?
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- Risk assessment
- Risk communication
- Risk management
2
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What is included in a risk assessment?
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- Hazard identification
- Exposure assessment
- Hazard characterization
- Risk characterization
3
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what should be considered with hazard identification?
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- Is particular agent a public health hazard when present in food
- biological, chemical or physical agents
4
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What should be considered with hazard characterization?
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- What is the nature of adverse effect associated with the agent in the food on the consumer
5
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What should be considered with exposure assessment?
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- What is the level of the agent in the food at the time of consumption?
6
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What should be considered with risk characterisation?
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- What is an overall probability of occurrence and severity of adverse health effects in population
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