Do we trust our food? Regulation & assurance important for trust

Trust thought for today - the importance of trust in governance again

The UK's Food Index - do we trust British Food? Report from Red Tractor Assurance and YouGov unsurprisingly, but for me not unwelcomely finds:

"At the heart of the trust in UK food is a clear sense that the rigour of our regulation and food assurance schemes – voluntary schemes which set standards covering food safety, animal welfare and environmental protection – together play a strong role in ensuring the food we eat is produced to a high standard. This system of regulation, auditing, and third- party assurance governs the food we eat.

We know from other YouGov data sources that a lack of regulation harms the trustworthiness of businesses such as tech firms, online retailers, and social media companies. Of course, there is a different dynamic at play with food, but the key learning that can be drawn from other sectors is that regulation, or at least the perception of regulation, together with independent third-party scrutiny, can have a hugely beneficial impact on trust."

"perception of legislation'?? Only until we find the perception is not reality perhaps!

Interested in your thoughts if any Simon Allison (he/him) Dan Crossley

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