食品安全
この食品は食品安全基準を満たしています。
This food meets food safety standards.
The regulation and control of food to ensure it is safe for human consumption, free from harmful substances or contaminants.
食品安全法に基づいて、食品の製造・流通が管理されています。
Food production and distribution are regulated under the Food Safety Act.
食品安全委員会は、食品添加物の安全性を評価しています。
The Food Safety Commission evaluates the safety of food additives.
Often abbreviated as '食安' (shokuan) in Japanese administrative contexts.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from 食中毒 (shokuchūdoku)
食品安全 refers to the system ensuring food safety, while 食中毒 (food poisoning) describes the actual harm caused by unsafe food.
Word Origin
食品 (shokuhin, 'food') + 安全 (anzen, 'safety'). The compound emerged in the late 20th century as public awareness of food-related hazards grew, particularly after incidents like the 1996 E. coli O157 outbreak in Japan.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in legal, regulatory, and public health contexts. The term emphasizes systemic measures to prevent foodborne illnesses and contamination, rather than individual food handling practices.