This module addresses the control of risk to human health from health products and a range of imported foods. Specific emphasis will be given to cosmetics and imported produce at Border Control Points ( B.C.P ) into Ireland. Health risks will include those that present from countries outside the European Union. The module will also examine risks relating to food supplements and food alerts relating to a range of health products
Bacterial and Chemical Risks associated with Health products such as Cosmetics. Official Controls and enforcement action re non compliances. Bacterial, Physical and Chemical Risks associated with foods of non-animal origin. Increased level of Official Controls on a range of foodstuffs of non-animal origin. Designated Points of Entry and Environmental Health Controls- Evaluation. Specific Environmental Health Protocols re enforcement. Health Risks relating to a range of food supplements. RAPEX and RASFF Alerts relating to specific health products and foods not covered in other food safety modules.
Lectures and Workshops.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |