Certification Body Impartiality Committee member

Jane Cull

"I am passionate about advancing food safety standards and protecting consumer health, and Safe to Trade is a crucial tool for achieving this. The scheme’s standardised audit approach reduces inconsistencies and ensures a clear scope for audits. I am particularly enthusiastic about its potential to influence national government policies and enable local authorities to allocate their resources more effectively."

Jane Cull, Safe to Trade Scheme Manager, has over 20 years of experience in project, operations, and safety roles. Her extensive experience in managing safety standards and her commitment to improving food safety make her a valuable asset to the Safe to Trade initiative.

Jane’s passion for Safe to Trade is driven by her commitment to advancing food safety standards and protecting consumer health. She believes that the scheme’s standardised audit approach offers a significant improvement over traditional methods, reducing inconsistencies and ensuring a clear scope for audits. By providing clear guidelines, Safe to Trade helps auditors to apply food safety standards consistently, minimising the risk of food safety contraventions.

As a member of the Certification Body Impartiality Committee, Jane is committed to ensuring the impartiality of certification decisions. Her extensive experience in safety management equips her with the knowledge and skills needed to critically evaluate audit reports and ensure that certification decisions are based on objective evidence. Jane is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of fairness and transparency in the certification process, ensuring that decisions are not influenced by external pressures.