Elinor Underhill

Elinor Underhill, a Divisional Manager at Shield Safety and an Environmental Health Professional with over 10 years of Local Authority and Consulting experience, is a fervent supporter of the Safe to Trade initiative. Elinor’s extensive background in developing and delivering food safety and health and safety audits and inspections drives her commitment to this groundbreaking scheme.

Elinor’s passion for Safe to Trade is driven by her deep understanding of the challenges faced by food business operators and regulators alike. She recognises the importance of a standardised approach to food hygiene and safety audits that can provide consistency and clarity, reducing the reliance on individual auditors’ professional judgment. For Elinor, Safe to Trade represents a transformative solution that can revolutionise food safety practices and enhance compliance across the industry.

In her role within the Safe to Trade initiative, Elinor is dedicated to contributing to the governance of technical standards by applying her extensive experience and practical knowledge. She aims to ensure that the standards are rigorous, effective, and adaptable to the diverse needs of the food industry. Elinor’s vision is to create a system that empowers food business operators to achieve and maintain high standards of food safety while providing regulators with the tools they need to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

The benefits of the Safe to Trade scheme resonate deeply with Elinor. For consumers, Safe to Trade offers the assurance that the food establishments they choose adhere to stringent hygiene and safety standards, building trust and confidence. For food business operators, the scheme provides a robust framework for demonstrating legal compliance, reducing the risk of food safety violations, and enhancing their reputation. Elinor is particularly passionate about the scheme’s potential to support local authorities in optimising their resources and focusing on high-risk areas, ultimately leading to improved food safety standards.

On a global scale, Elinor sees Safe to Trade as a game-changer in the realm of food safety. By setting a benchmark for audit standards and promoting consistency across different regions, the scheme can drive improvements in food safety practices worldwide. Elinor is committed to working towards this vision, leveraging her experience and dedication to make a meaningful impact.

In conclusion, Elinor Underhill’s unwavering commitment to food safety and her passion for Safe to Trade make her an essential member of the initiative. Her extensive experience and expertise will play a vital role in shaping the technical standards.