Who develops food additives?
Food chemistry is an important contributor to the nutrition of the public. Chemists develop coloring agents, preservatives and flavours, which are safe for food use. • Who protects the public from wrongful incarceration? DNA testing, developed and applied by chemists has resulted in several innocent people being released from prison. Chemists are also involved in forensic science. • Who develops protective materials? Fire retardant coatings for clothing and Kevlar for bulletproof vests are products of a viable chemical industry, which contribute to the safety of the public. Fire extinguishing materials are also developed and improved by the chemical profession. All new material is the result of chemical research. • Who develops and tests pharmaceuticals? The pharmaceutical industry is a large contributor to the Ontario economy. All of the products of this industry are the result of the knowledge and skill of chemists. • Who oversees the disposal of hazardous chemicals? Unfortunately it
