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This book deals with the law and policy relating to food. It outlines and evaluates the European and international context within which food is produced and sold. The legal rules governing the safety,quality, labelling and hygiene of food are examined, as well as the law and policy relating to the chemical safety of food (additives and contaminants) and risk assessment. The book examines the ethical considerations surrounding genetically modified foods and the use of antibiotics and growth promoting hormones. It also examines the potential conflicts between free trade and fair trade in a global market for food and the complex issue of global food security. The UK, European and international bodies and institutions involved in the creation of laws and policies relating to food are discussed, including the UK Food Standards Agency and the European Food Safety Authority. The second edition is fully updated and expanded with 2 new chapters - on BSE and on Fair Trade, Globalisation and World Food Security.