Testing foodstuffs

Description

Testing foodstuffs involves systematically analyzing food products to detect contaminants, adulterants, pathogens, and verify nutritional content. This strategy ensures food safety, quality, and compliance with health regulations, thereby protecting public health and consumer interests. Essential actions include sampling, laboratory analysis, and rapid screening methods to identify hazards and prevent the distribution of unsafe or mislabeled foods. Effective food testing remedies risks of foodborne illness, fraud, and regulatory violations in the food supply chain.