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This research project considered how self-interest and self-regulation by firms and consumers might help address food-related problems.
Study Duration : January 2005 to January 2006
Contractor : Scottish Agricultural College
This study explored the extent to which the regulatory status quo in food safety is inefficient and might be modified. The research considered alternatives both in terms of self-regulation by industry and the achievement of food quality goals at least cost through the analysis of the interaction between consumers, industry and the regulator
The research considered how self-interest and self-regulation by both firm and consumer might be tapped into (using game theoretic tools), as to address food-related problems that, to date, have been approached through traditional regulation
This study explored the extent to which the regulatory status quo in food safety is inefficient and might be modified. The research considered alternatives both in terms of self-regulation by industry and the achievement of food quality goals at least cost through the analysis of the interaction between consumers, industry and the regulator. The research considered and provided insight into how self-interest and self-regulation by both firm and consumer might be tapped into, as to address food-related problems that, to date, have been approached through traditional regulation.
The final report is available from the Agency’s Information Centre.
To obtain a copy, please contact the Enquiry Desk, Information Services, Food Standards Agency (tel: 020 7276 8181/8182 or
email:
infocentre@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
For any enquiries concerning this research project, please contact the relevant Programme contact or
email:
science@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
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