Food Chain Security Pilot Study: Findings and Recommendations -- Food Chain Security and Vulnerability -- The Contribution of Food Safety Management Systems to the Prevention of Deliberate Food Contamination -- Issues of Food Chain Security and Case Studies in the Czech Army -- Food Chain Security in Romania -- New System of Food Control in Russia -- Food Chain Defense in the United States -- Food Safety Strategies in the Federal Republic of Germany -- Assessing Security of Supply: Three Methods Used in Finland -- Food Chain Defense and Its Potential Implications on Traditional Foods: The Portuguese Case.

This volume addresses a wide range of issues related to food terrorism, food security and safety in a comprehensive and up-to-date survey. Emerging issues in Food Chain Security relevant to all countries and stakeholders are summarized, including relevant technical information relating to the various strands. These include: risk assessment and vulnerability; food defence strategies; awareness and response aspects. The analyses, based on practices and strategies evolved in different countries, yield an objective and scientific treatment of this vital area.