The book contains introductions to the food regulations of the following countries or communities of states: The EU Brazil Canada China India Japan Russia South Korea Switzerland USA Each country is discussed in terms of - The legal framework of food regulation - A description of food safety authorities and enforcement procedures - A description of basic principles of food law (e.g. traceability, precautionary principle) - An overview of selected regulation areas (e.g. food labeling, nutrition facts, health claims, food hygiene, food additives, flavours, genetically modified food, novel food) - A brief overview of accountability regulations (product liability) - Special topics and challenges, developments and perspectives - Main internet sources for food regulation and food safety authorities