Abstract
In this paper, the impact of food-related chemicals on human health is described, including new issues that are beginning to be of concern, in addition to previous reports. Chemical substances contained in food can be broadly classified into those contained in the food itself, those generated during the cooking process, and those migrated from food containers and other sources. Examples include pesticide residues, food additives, acrylamides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) produced by cooking, and plasticizers that migrate from food containers. Because of the potential impacts of these chemicals on consumer health, measures are being taken, including regulation and monitoring. On the other hand, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Circular Economy have been promoted in recent years, and there are concerns about the risks posed by new chemical substances that may accompany these goals. Against this background, the control of chemical substances unintentionally contained in food products is expected to become increasingly important, and quantitative non-targeted analysis (qNTA) technology is promising as a countermeasure.
