Food security and safety; the agri-food supply chain; principles of food quality; Regulations concerning the hygiene package and the official control system. The role of EFSA and UE authorities; RASFF, the rapid alert system; Risk analysis; Sampling and analytical supply chain. Contamination from pesticide residues, mycotoxins, heavy metals. Microbiological contamination from plant pathogens. GMO contamination. Food contamination by packaging.

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