This standard is about the principles of human toxicology in food technology.
This standard requires a broad understanding of why human toxicology is important and recommended intake amounts. You will take account of the effect of exceeding recommended dosages and the common types of additives used in food production. You will need an understanding of correct testing methods and how to present data.
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant food safety and hygiene regulations in relation to human toxicology and food technology including the Food Standards Agency, Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and other food regulations
2 the definition of human toxicology, its history and relevance to our daily lives
3 the relevance of human toxicology in food, drugs, and consumer products, its emerging fields such as toxicogenetics and nanotechnology
4 the relevance of human toxicology when creating new recipes and product specifications
5 recommended amounts and dosages of ingredients for human consumption including sweeteners, vitamins and safe levels of additives including Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
6 the relationship between daily intake on cells, tissues, injury and repair
7 the correct use and specifications for testing methods
8 methods of presenting information and toxicology data in food and drink operations
IMPFT163K Principles of human food toxicology
Overview
This standard is about the principles of human toxicology in food technology.
This standard requires a broad understanding of why human toxicology is important and recommended intake amounts. You will take account of the effect of exceeding recommended dosages and the common types of additives used in food production. You will need an understanding of correct testing methods and how to present data.
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant food safety and hygiene regulations in relation to human toxicology and food technology including the Food Standards Agency, Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and other food regulations
2 the definition of human toxicology, its history and relevance to our daily lives
3 the relevance of human toxicology in food, drugs, and consumer products, its emerging fields such as toxicogenetics and nanotechnology
4 the relevance of human toxicology when creating new recipes and product specifications
5 recommended amounts and dosages of ingredients for human consumption including sweeteners, vitamins and safe levels of additives including Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
6 the relationship between daily intake on cells, tissues, injury and repair
7 the correct use and specifications for testing methods
8 methods of presenting information and toxicology data in food and drink operations
Keywords Food; Toxicology; toxicogenetics