At the heart of our role is the need to ensure food is safe and what it says it is, and in doing so protect consumers from risks within the food system and ensure high food standards. Core to this is a risk analysis process which relies on independent, science-led risk assessment and socio-economic analytical evidence, to support effective risk management decisions. To assure food safety and standards, we must also recognise that the UK is part of an international food supply chain, where we only produce around 50% of all the food we eat in the UK. Our exit from the EU and push for wider international trade has further highlighted how we need to understand the role of trade and international differences in production systems and food standards.
Please contact the FSA Science Strategy, Research and Capability Unit at ari@food.gov.uk
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
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Funded by: BBSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Reading
The project partially answers the question as it focuses on food quality and health, but does not specifically address the impact and risk of novel and non-traditional foods, additives, and processes on the food system and consumer confidence.
The overall objective of HOLiFOOD is to improve the integrated food safety risk analysis (RA) framework in Europe to i) meet future challenges arising from Green Deal policy driven transitions in particular in relation t...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST
The project is relevant as it aims to improve food safety risk analysis, which includes understanding the impact of changes in food systems, but it does not specifically address the impact and risk of novel and non-traditional foods, additives, and processes on the food system.
Our seminar series aims to understand and improve UK consumers' decisions about nutrition, food safety, and food waste. Our goals align with DEFRA, the Food and Agricultural Organisation and others who use the modern vie...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Leeds
The project partially answers the question as it aims to understand and improve consumer perceptions of food safety, nutrition, and waste, but does not specifically address the impact and risk of novel and non-traditional foods, additives, and processes on the food system and consumer confidence.