9 pages., Via online journal., As a consequence of recent food safety incidents, consumer trust in European food safety management has diminished. A risk governance framework that formally institutes stakeholder (including consumer) consultation and dialogue through a transparent and accountable process has been proposed, with due emphasis on risk communication. This paper delivers actionable policy recommendations based on consumer preferences for different approaches to food risk management. These results suggest that risk communication should be informed by knowledge of consumer risk perceptions and information needs, including individual differences in consumer preferences and requirements, and differences in these relating to socio-historical context associated with regulation. In addition, information about what is being done to identify, prevent and manage food risks needs to be communicated to consumers, together with consistent messages regarding preventative programs, enforcement systems, and scientific uncertainty and variability associated with risk assessments. Cross-cultural differences in consumer perception and information preferences suggest a national or regional strategy for food risk communication may be more effective than one applied at a pan-European level.
Frewer, Lynn (author), Van Dijk, Heleen (author), and Fischer, Arnout (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2010
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D07364
Notes:
Pages 39-51 in Peter Bennett, Kenneth Calman, Sarah Curtis and Denis Fischbacher-Smith (eds.). Risk communication and public health. Second edition. Osvord University Press, Oxford, England. 339 pages.
Morkbak, Morten Raun (author), Christensen, Tove (author), and Hasler, Berit (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
Denmark
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29850
Notes:
Pages 221-233 in Adam Lindgreen, Martin K. Hingley and Joelle Vanhamme (eds.), The crisis of food brands: sustaining safe, innovative and competitive food supply. Gower Publishing Limited, Surrey, England. 352 pages.
Van Dijk, Heleen (author), Houghton, Julie (author), Van Kleef, Ellen (author), Van der Lans, Ivo. (author), Rowe, Gene (author), and Frewer, Lynn (author)
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2008-03
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 191 Document Number: D02962
