In a keynote speech as part of Food Integrity, Chief Executive of the Food Standards Agency Emily Miles explains why transparency is such a crucial part of food regulation, and issues some stark reminders of what can happen when transparency is eroded.
Emily Miles explains how the FSA was born out of several food crises, including the so-called mad-cow disease outbreak
Food integrity continues to be a high-profile topic of discussion. Over the last year, the food industry and its regulators have had to meet the challenges of COVID-19 to help the UK maintain a safe supply of food. Since January, we have also had to manage the impact of the end of the Transition Period and navigate our new relationship with the EU.