Responsible Approach Toward Food Safety: Contaminant Analysis and Removal Methods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Analytical Methods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food chemistry; food control; food safety; food contaminants; risk assessment; vegetal products; statistical; antioxidant activity; antioxidants
Interests: food contamination; analytical chemistry; chemometrics; environmental radioactivity; chromatographic techniques; environmental pollution; physical chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ensuring food safety is a critical challenge in a world where the demand for food continues to rise. With an increase in agricultural production, the risk of contamination from various sources—such as pesticides, heavy metals, microbial pathogens, and food additives—also grows. While technological advancements have improved food processing and storage, improper handling and excessive chemical use can compromise food quality and pose significant health risks.
Food contaminants can originate at any stage of the food supply chain, from cultivation and processing to packaging and storage. Some substances, like pesticide residues and industrial pollutants, persist in the environment and accumulate in food products, raising concerns about long-term exposure. Additionally, improper storage conditions can lead to the formation of harmful compounds, further threatening food safety.
To address these challenges, the development and application of effective contaminant detection and removal methods are essential. Advanced analytical techniques enable the precise identification of hazardous substances, while innovative purification strategies help minimize risks.
This Special Issue aims to detail the latest advancements in contaminant analysis and removal methods, highlighting responsible approaches to food safety. Both original research papers and critical reviews are welcome.
Dr. Nebojša Potkonjak
Prof. Dr. Antonije Onjia
Dr. Milica Lučić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food safety
- chemical contaminants
- removal methods
- analytical and removal methods
- pesticide residues
- heavy metals
- veterinary drug residues
- food additives
- microplastics and nanoparticles
- toxicity assessment
- risk assessment
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