Certification Body Impartiality Committee member
Kelvin Wood
"Being involved in Safe to Trade is a fantastic opportunity. The scheme’s standardised audit approach helps auditors apply food safety standards consistently, minimising the risk of food safety contraventions. I am particularly enthusiastic about its potential to reduce the incidence of foodborne diseases and enhance consumer confidence in the food they eat."
Kelvin Wood, Certification Body Manager at Shield Safety and a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner, has over 15 years of experience providing safety solutions to the hospitality, catering, and retail sectors. His expertise in environmental health and food safety makes him a valuable asset to the Safe to Trade initiative.
Kelvin’s passion for Safe to Trade is driven by his commitment to enhancing food safety standards and protecting public health. He 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, Kelvin is committed to ensuring the impartiality of certification decisions. His extensive experience in environmental health and food safety equips him with the knowledge and skills needed to critically evaluate audit reports and ensure that certification decisions are based on objective evidence. Kelvin is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of fairness and transparency in the certification process, ensuring that decisions are not influenced by external pressures.
