Food safety regulatory systems in Europe and China： A study of how co-regulation can improve regulatory effectiveness

• Published in: Journal of Integrative Agriculture 2015-11, Vol.14 (11), p.2203-2217
• Main Author: Kevin Chen, WANG Xin-xin, SONG Hai-ying (1International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 2Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural 3College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering china Agricultural University Beijing, P.R.China 4Member of JIA Editorial Board Northwest AF University Yangling, P.R.China)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: China; co-regulation; European Union; food safety; food safety co-regulation public-private partnership Food Safety Law of China European Union China; Food Safety Law of China; public-private partnership; 公私伙伴关系; 发展中国家; 发达国家; 安全监管体系; 欧洲联盟; 监管制度; 食品安全监管; 食品安全问题
• ISSN: 2095-3119; 2352-3425
• DOI: 10.1016/S2095-3119(15)61113-3

Food safety has received a great deal of attention in both developed and developing countries in recent years. In China, the numerous food scandals and scares that have struck over the past decade have spurred significant food safety regulatory reform, which has been increasingly oriented towards the public-private partnership model adopted by the Europe Union＇s （EU） food safety regulatory system. This paper analyzes the development of both the EU＇s and China＇s food safety regu- latory systems, identifies the current challenges for China and additionally considers the role of public-private partnership. The success of co-regulation in the food regulatory system would bring significant benefits and opportunities for China. Finally, this paper recommends additional measures like training and grants to improve the private＇s sector effectiveness in co-regulating China＇s food safety issues.