(Contamination) is the introduction or occurrence of a contaminant in food or food environment.
Source: EUROSTAT
'contaminated site' means a site where there is a confirmed presence, caused by man, of hazardous substances of such a level that they pose a significant risk to human health or the environment taking into account current and approved future use of the land;
Source: EURO-Lex
Introduction into or onto water, air, soil or other media of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, wastewater or other pollutants in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use.
Source: EEA Glossary
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