食の安全

shoku no anzen
food safety

政府は食の安全を確保するための新しい法律を制定した。

The government enacted a new law to ensure food safety.


formal

Policies, regulations, and practices aimed at ensuring that food is safe for consumption and free from harmful contaminants.

食の安全を守るためには、農薬の使用規制が重要だ。

Regulating pesticide use is crucial for maintaining food safety.

この企業は食の安全基準を厳格に守っている。

This company strictly adheres to food safety standards.

Often used in legal, governmental, or corporate contexts to discuss compliance with health regulations.

Pro Tip

Context matters

食の安全 is often paired with terms like 規制 (regulation), 基準 (standards), or 管理 (management). For example, 食の安全基準 (food safety standards) is a frequent collocation.

Word Origin

Combines 食 (shoku, 'food/eating') and 安全 (anzen, 'safety/security'). The phrase emerged in the late 20th century as public awareness of foodborne hazards grew.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal contexts such as government reports, corporate policies, and news articles. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing regulations or health topics.

Word Breakdown

food; eating
noun
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possessive/attributive particle
particle
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安全
safety; security
noun
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