Kelvin Wood

Kelvin Wood, a Certification Body Manager at Shield Safety and a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner with over 15 years of expertise, is a passionate advocate for the Safe to Trade initiative. Kelvin’s extensive experience in providing safety solutions to the hospitality, catering, and retail sectors drives his commitment to this groundbreaking scheme.

Kelvin’s passion for Safe to Trade is driven by his deep understanding of the challenges faced by food business operators and regulators alike. He 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 Kelvin, Safe to Trade represents a transformative solution that can revolutionise food safety practices and enhance compliance across the industry.

In his role within the Safe to Trade initiative, Kelvin is dedicated to contributing to the governance of technical standards by applying his comprehensive knowledge and leadership skills. He aims to ensure that the standards are rigorous, effective, and adaptable to the diverse needs of the food industry. Kelvin’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 Kelvin. 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. Kelvin 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 an international level, Kelvin sees Safe to Trade as a catalyst for global change in food safety practices. By setting a benchmark for audit standards and promoting consistency across different regions, the scheme can drive improvements in food safety worldwide. Kelvin is committed to working towards this vision, leveraging his experience and dedication to make a meaningful impact.

In summary, Kelvin Wood’s unwavering commitment to food safety and his passion for Safe to Trade make him an invaluable asset to the initiative. His extensive experience and expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the technical standards and ensuring the success of the scheme in improving food safety standards both locally and globally.