Chemicals can, however, have various toxicological properties, some of which may cause effects on humans and animals. Usually, this is not dangerous unless we are exposed for a long time and at a high level. Surely we sell Food Chemicals that scientists have set a safe level. This scientific advice informs decision makers who regulate the use of chemicals in food or try to limit their presence in the food chain.
Food packaging materials and containers such as bottles, glasses and plates, used to improve food handling and transportation, can contain chemicals such as plastics, elements that can migrate to food. Other chemicals can be used to fight diseases in farm animals or plants, or can sometimes be found in food as a result of production processes such as heating / cooking or decontamination treatment.
