Food Additives & Contaminants Part B-Surveillance
Scope & Guideline
Monitoring the unseen: safeguarding public health.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Food Safety Surveillance:
The journal emphasizes research on monitoring and assessing the presence of harmful substances in food, including pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other contaminants. - Risk Assessment:
A core aspect of the journal's scope involves evaluating the health risks associated with food contaminants, providing critical insights into dietary exposure and potential health implications. - Analytical Method Development:
There is a consistent focus on the development and application of advanced analytical techniques for detecting food additives and contaminants, such as LC-MS/MS, HRMS, and ICP-MS. - Public Health Implications:
Research published in the journal often addresses the broader public health implications of food safety, including dietary risks and recommendations for consumer safety. - Geographical and Environmental Impact Studies:
The journal includes studies that analyze the geographical distribution of contaminants and the environmental factors influencing food safety, highlighting regional patterns and risks.
Trending and Emerging
- Co-occurrence of Contaminants:
Recent publications increasingly focus on the simultaneous presence of multiple contaminants in food, emphasizing the importance of understanding combined exposure risks. - Health Risk Assessments:
There is a growing trend towards comprehensive health risk assessments that evaluate the impact of various food contaminants on specific populations, reflecting a more targeted approach to public health. - Emerging Contaminants:
Research on new and emerging contaminants, such as PFAS and novel mycotoxins, is on the rise, highlighting the need for updated surveillance methods and regulatory frameworks. - Regional Studies:
An increased focus on regional studies that assess food safety issues in specific geographic contexts is evident, which helps in tailoring interventions and policies to local needs. - Consumer Safety and Awareness:
Emerging themes also include consumer awareness and safety, with studies examining the impact of labeling and public perception on food safety practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Food Additives:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies solely focused on traditional food additives, as the emphasis has shifted towards contaminants and their health impacts. - Single Contaminant Studies:
Research focusing exclusively on individual contaminants, without considering co-occurrence or cumulative effects, is becoming less frequent, as multi-contaminant analysis gains preference. - Historical Data Analysis:
Papers relying heavily on historical data without current relevance or context are less common, indicating a move towards more timely and applicable research findings.
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