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    Food safety regulations are evolving towards risk-based approaches for better human health protection. Implementing quantitative risk assessment and microbiological criteria is key for effective foodborne pathogen control.

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    • Food science and technology
    • Public health policy
    • Microbiology

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    • Traditional food legislation relies on good hygiene practices to control foodborne pathogens.
    • Existing regulations have achieved a high level of public health protection.
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