Nanotechnology for Food: Regulatory Issues and Challenges

Abstract

Nanotechnology holds great promise in various fields ranging from household to industry. Apart from the engineering and medical sector, they are also being employed in agriculture and food production. Potential applications in the food industry include pathogen detection sensors, efficient food processing, and packaging, etc. In this chapter, we have discussed several wide-ranging applications of nanotechnology and new advances in this area. Further, it also throws light on how nanomaterials are released from food contact materials and reach to the various cellular organelles. What are the different ways to enter and how to assess the biosafety of these nanomaterials prior to use? Besides, regulatory aspects of nanomaterials have also been explained.