Risk Perception and Food Safety: Eurobarometer Report

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

ISSN: 1467-6370

Article publication date: 1 July 2006

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(2006), "Risk Perception and Food Safety: Eurobarometer Report", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 7 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijshe.2006.24907cae.001

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Risk Perception and Food Safety: Eurobarometer Report

Risk Perception and Food Safety: Eurobarometer Report

A new Eurobarometer survey provides valuable insights on consumers' perception of health risks, and in particular those related to food safety.

The report was jointly commissioned by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General (DG SANCO). Overall, consumers' perception of food is positive, food safety concerns are not top-of-mind and the role of public authorities in protecting consumer interests is valued. Findings on consumers' most trusted information sources as well as their exposure and response to media coverage on food-related health issues can have important implications for the development of risk communications that effectively addresses and meets consumer needs and concerns.

For further information on Eurobarometer Report, visit EFSA web site: www.efsa.eu.int/about_efsa/communicating_risk/risk_perception/catindex_en

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