Glossary

Synthetic pigments. See www.foodinfo.net for more information about azo dyes.

British Retail Consortium. A global trade organisation aimed at ensuring safe products, with a focus on packaging, distribution and storage. See www.brc.org.uk for more information.

Axfood’s Code of Conduct, based on EU conventions that address areas such as the rights of children and workers.

EFSIS (European Food Safety Inspection Service) is one of the world’s leading inspection bodies, carrying out certification of food companies in line with internationally recognised standards. Follow the link to www.efsis.com for more information.

Global Food Safety Initiative. Sub-organisation of the global food business forum CIES. It works to improve food safety for consumers. Follow the link to GFSI for more information.

Genetically modified organisms. Regulated by the EU, based around protecting human and animal health. See Human Genome Project for more information.

Global Reporting Initiative.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. HACCP is a system for identifying, assessing and controlling any dangers in production. Follow the link to the American food and drug administration for more information.

The International Food Standard gives a reliable assessment of food safety and quality. See www.ifs-online.eu for more information.

International Labour Organization. The task of this UN body is to ensure that people work under tolerable conditions. See www.ilo.org for more information.

International Standard Organisation. An international quality management system. See ISO 9000 for more information.

Social Accountability. International standard for working conditions around the globe. Follow the link to SA 8000 for more information.

Swedish Return System. A deposit-based return system for boxes and pallets in the swedish food retail industry.

Food for special nutritional purposes. Products adapted for allergy suffers and those with a hypersensitivity to food.