ArticleBMC public health2017
In the interest of food safety: a qualitative study investigating communication and trust between food regulators and food industry in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
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- Food Safety in the Catering Sector: Nonconformities, Challenges, and Strategic Interventions With Insights From South Asia and Africa.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- 'Going dark' or under the radar? Challenges and opportunities for local authorities and dark kitchens in ensuring food safety.Food control · 2025Article
- Ethiopian Street Foods: Working Conditions and Governance Perspectives. A Qualitative Study.Environmental health insights · 2024Article
- The "Land of Fires" Toxic Waste Scandal and Its Effect on Consumer Food Choices.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundFood regulatory bodies play an important role in public health, and in reducing the costs of food borne illness that are absorbed by both industry and government. Regulation in the food industry involves a relationship between regulators and members of the industry, and it is imperative that these relationships are built on trust. Research has shown in a variety of contexts that businesses find the most success when there are high levels of trust between them and their key stakeholders. An evidence-based understanding of the barriers to communication and trust is imperative if we are to put forward recommendations for facilitating the (re)building of trusting and communicative relationships.
methodsWe present data from 72 interviews with regulators and industry representatives regarding their trust in and communication with one another. Interviews were conducted in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia in 2013.
resultsData identify a variety of factors that shape the dynamic and complex relationships between regulators and industry, as well as barriers to communication and trust between the two parties. Novel in our approach is our emphasis on identifying solutions to these barriers from the voices of industry and regulators.
conclusionsWe provide recommendations (e.g., development of industry advisory boards) to facilitate the (re)building of trusting and communicative relationships between the two parties.
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