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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > society and health > Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives  

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  • The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is an international committee comprised of scientific experts who evaluate food additive safety as well as safety levels of contaminants, naturally occurring toxicants, and veterinary drug residues in foods. It formulates standards to determine acceptable food contamination levels and serves as a resource for governments wishing to formulate national food safety programs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NB7JCNW6-W

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