The Food Standards Agency(FSA)has published the results of a survey which was carried out in the UK to evaluate the public opinion on food safety issues.
The survey results showed that the main food safety issues that people were concerned with were food hygiene when eating out(38%),food poisoning(32%)and the use of additives in food(28%).
Nearly 84%of respondents were aware of the hygiene standards in the outlets they ate out or purchase food from.People evaluated the food standards from the general appearance of the premises(69%),appearance of staff(54%)and its reputation(41%).
The survey also assessed the awareness of the FSA.About 81%of respondents said they were aware of the Agency.Of these,85%reported the main issue the FSA is responsible for was ensuring food bought is safe to eat,while 64%reported that they trusted the Agency to do its job.
The FSA's biannual survey monitors public opinion and awareness of the Agency and key food issues.
