Nearly Half of all New Zealanders Have Concerns About Food Safety

摘要

Nearly half of New Zealand consumers have concerns about the safety of food sold in this country, a recent survey shows. Results of a survey on the perceptions of food safety in New Zealand suggest the current government review of domestic food regulations is timely, New Zealand Food Safety Authority Executive Director, Andrew McKenzie says. The quantitative study, carried out by UMR Research in May on behalf of NZFSA, showed that nearly half (46%) of the population have some concern over the way food is produced, processed and handled in New Zealand. About the same number had observed poor food safety practices in food outlets over the past two years. The results demonstrate the relevance of the Domestic Food Review, Andrew McKenzie says. The second phase of the review - a five-year project to bring decades-old food safety regulations up to date - is to be discussed in a series of public workshops to run in the main centres over 10 days from Monday July 25. Draft guidance material is expected to be produced by November.