Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A publishes original research papers and critical reviews covering analytical methodology, occurrence, persistence, safety evaluation, detoxification and regulatory control of natural and man-made additives and contaminants in the food and animal feed chain. Papers are published in the areas of food additives including flavourings, pesticide and veterinary drug residues, environmental contaminants, plant toxins, mycotoxins, marine biotoxins, trace elements, migration from food packaging, food process contaminants, adulteration, authenticity and allergenicity of foods. Papers are published on animal feed where residues and contaminants can give rise to food safety concerns. Contributions cover chemistry, biochemistry and bioavailability of these substances, factors affecting levels during production, processing, packaging and storage; the development of novel foods and processes; exposure and risk assessment.

《Food Additives And Contaminants Part A-chemistry Analysis Control Exposure & Ris》是一本由TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD出版商出版的专业工程技术期刊，该刊创刊于2008年，刊期Monthly，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCI、SCIE收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：工程技术3区，小类学科：应用化学 3区；食品科技 3区；毒理学 4区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q2。该刊发文范围涵盖应用化学等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外应用化学工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为3.549，平均审稿速度一般,3-8周。