Abstract

In food industry, nanotechnology has been an attractive technology that can revolutionize the food sector ranging from food processing to food packaging, safety, and finally, shelf-life extension. Herein, the consumer perception of nanoparticles’ use in the food industry is a determining factor in their successful implementation and commercialization. The European Union (EU) Commission and the Federal Office of Public Health in Switzerland made it mandatory for food producers to provide transparent information on the ingredients, including synthetic nanoparticle content. Therefore, it is imperative to determine the current state of the public’s perception and opinion on the use of nanoparticles in the food industry. In this report, an overview of current legislations is given. In addition, health risk concerns and public opinion are critically discussed with a focus on information gained by a small convenience survey in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

摘要

在食品工业中，纳米技术一直是一项极具吸引力的技术，它可以彻底改变食品行业，从食品加工到食品包装、安全性，最后是延长保质期。在此，消费者对纳米颗粒在食品工业中使用的看法是其成功实施和商业化的决定性因素。欧盟 (EU) 委员会和瑞士联邦公共卫生办公室强制要求食品生产商提供有关成分的透明信息，包括合成纳米颗粒的含量。因此，当务之急是确定公众对纳米颗粒在食品工业中使用的认知和看法的现状。本报告概述了当前的立法。此外，