Human Wellbeing
Consumer/user wellbeing
Food safety
Food Safety refers to handling, preparing and storing food in a way to best reduce the risk individuals becoming sick from foodborne illnesses.
Healthier lives
In the western world the mayority of adults and children aged are overweight or obese. Treating obesity puts a huge strain on society. Children in Europe are consuming around three times more sugar than is recommended by the government and only a quarter of adults achieve their 5-a-day recommended portions of fruit and vegetables. Other issues the initiative aims to address include smoking, the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in the UK, and oral hygiene.
Related reports and articles
Related Organizations & Initiatives
GFSI: The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a non-profit association of industry experts committed to improving food safety along the value chain. The GFSI approves a number of food safety standards covering farming, packaging, storage and distribution.
Worker/personal wellbeing (from farmer to recycler)
Human wellbeing Living standards
Human wellbeing living standards are defined access to:
Related:
- Fair Trade / Decent pay
