Question

Describe the process of risk assessment for a potentially toxicchemical used in containers for food storage

Answer 1

Risk assessment is the process for recognizing adverse effects associated with possibility.

Identification of hazard: It is utilized to evaluate the presence of any toxin in food which can harm the human or animals.

Assessment of Dose-Response: It evaluates the interrelationship amount the amount of toxin exposed and adverse health effects.

Assessment of extent of exposure: It measures the relation among the hazardous effect of toxicant, its composition, size and duration of exposure.

Characterization of Risk: It is the measure of unwanted risks associated with exposure to the toxin.