title: Nanotechnology: its impact on food safety.
abstract: The use of nanotechnology in the food safety industry is here-and if projections are correct, it will continue to grow rapidly over the next few years. Its potential for providing safer and more nutritious foods is important; however, there are still many uncertainties about the technology and its applications. We must make sure that the technology is safe and properly regulated to ensure maximum food safety and personal health protection.
authors.affiliation: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA. James.D.Dingman@us.ul.com
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dingman
mesh_terms: D005503:Food Additives / Q000737:chemistry; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000032:analysis*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D018857:Food Packaging / Q000379:methods; D005524:Food Technology; D005525:Food-Processing Industry / Q000379:methods; D005517:Foodborne Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D036103:Nanotechnology; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D005503:Food Additives