Q1: What is the specific food hazard being assessed?
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Select a Hazard Type:
Q2: What is the scope of the risk assessment?
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Q3: What are the potential sources of the hazard?
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Q4: What are the potential consequences if the hazard occurs?
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Q5: What data and information are available to support the assessment?
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Select Data Type for Assessment:
Q6: What data and information are available to support the assessment?
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Potential Uncertainties and Limitations in the Assessment
Data Gaps:
- Food consumption
- Contamination levels
Exposure Assessment Variations:
- Contamination levels
- Bioavailability
Toxicological Data Uncertainty:
- Uncertainty in extrapolating from animal studies to humans
- Limitations on long-term effects of low-level exposure
Sensitive Populations:
- Children
- Elderly
- Health conditions
Assumptions in Modeling:
- Average intake
- Worst-case scenarios