title: [Medical surveillance in the confectionary industry].
abstract: In the confectionery industry in addition to traditional and usual risks to every productive activity there are particular risks related with the use of aromas, arabic gum and other chemicals that can cause in workers exposed diseases affecting the skin and the respiratory system. Even if the literature does not show significant casuistry, but only anecdotal, risks control related to the substances above mentioned is essential, through a careful medical surveillance and a constant activity of information and training on work phases at risk outlined above together with the content of the health protocol.
authors: Medico Competente Gruppo Perfetti Van Melle SpA, Via XXV Aprile, 7 20020 Lainate (MI). luigi.aversa@tin.it
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Aversa
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Miceli
mesh_terms: D002182:Candy; D019649:Food Industry; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D011159:Population Surveillance