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Tightening the Food Chain: Biosecurity Remains a Hot-Button Issue, in Light of New Regulations and Proactive Measures

Overview The potential for bio-terrorism has loomed large on the agendas of both government officials who must prepare for such possibilities as well as food and beverage manufacturers who produce, export and import products that could be considered vulnerable to any kind of intentional tampering, from international or domestic culprits. The scenarios may range from the improbable to the downright frightening, but one thing is certain: Processors are working diligently on measures to combat any potential attacks and to comply with government regulations, while still providing input on realities and practicalities.

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Publisher	Stagnito Communications	File Format	HTML
Date Published	February 2005
Format	White Papers
Topics	Physical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security

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