Food safety is a topic that concerns and affects everyone. Food manufacturers, packaging materials suppliers, governmental agencies, regulatory bodies and consumers, among others, have a vested interest in the protection of the food supply. Food safety is at the core of health and wellbeing on a worldwide basis. The safety of what the world eats is a multifaceted issue as well. From concerns with basic cleanliness, proper food processing and handling techniques, proper packaging and restaurant preparation, to issues like avian flu transmittal andor deliberate acts of terrorism, food safety is more than ever a concern for the 21st century.
