Author Profile

Dr. Rajendra Singh is presently serving as lecturer and Head Department of Horticulture, Government College, Uniara, Tonk. He completed his graduation and post-graduation in 1990 from C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur and obtained PhD (Horticulture) degree in 1995 from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. He is associated with teaching the courses pertaining to horticulture for the last 20 years. In the last 20 years of continuing service tenure he worked on protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers. Contributed 5 papers in scientific journals, 01 book, 01 Edited books of RBSE Rajasthan, Ajmer, 01 booklet, 03 manuals and 02 book chapters. Dr. Singh has contributed various articles in reputed magazines, involved in organization of seminars/symposia and delivered lectures in summer & winter schools and training programmes to the farmers organized by ICAR Institutes and KVK’s of agricultural universities of Rajasthan.

About The Book

The book ‘Food Safety and Standards’ is a valuable resource for students of agriculture and horticulture, covering topics relevant to both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Food safety and standards are critical topics, ensuring the quality and safety of horticultural produce from farm to table. This text deals with scope, need and factors affecting food safety. Different types of hazards and controlling parameters are elaborated. Food safety management and laws governing safety standards are elaborated.

Table of Contents

Preface
UNIT 1. FOOD SAFETY: DEFINITION, IMPORTANCE, SCOPE AND FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD SAFETY
UNIT 2. HAZARDS AND RISKS
UNIT 3. FOOD STORAGE
UNIT 4. PRODUCT DESIGN
UNIT 5. HYGIENE AND SANITATION IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
UNIT 6. FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TOOLS
UNIT 7. ISO SERIES AND TQM
UNIT 8. FOOD LAWS AND STANDARDS
UNIT 9. RECENT CONCERNS
Bibliography
Index