Lisa Cobb

Lisa Cobb, a Chartered Fellow of the CIEH with extensive experience in both the Local Authority and private sectors, is a dedicated proponent of the Safe to Trade initiative. Currently serving as the Global Head of Safety for SSP Group, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.

Lisa’s passion for Safe to Trade is driven by her comprehensive background in environmental health and safety. She understands the challenges faced by food business operators and regulators in ensuring consistent compliance with food safety regulations. For Lisa, Safe to Trade represents a groundbreaking solution that offers a standardised approach to food hygiene and safety audits, reducing ambiguity, and enhancing compliance across the industry.

In her role within the Safe to Trade initiative, Lisa is dedicated to contributing to the governance of technical standards by leveraging her extensive experience and expertise. She aims to ensure that the standards are rigorous, effective, and adaptable to the diverse needs of the food industry. Lisa’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 Lisa. For consumers, Safe to Trade offers the assurance that the food establishments they choose are committed to maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards. This level of transparency is crucial in building consumer 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. Lisa 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, Lisa 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. Lisa is committed to working towards this vision, leveraging her experience and dedication to make a meaningful impact.

In summary, Lisa Cobb’s unwavering commitment to food safety and her passion for Safe to Trade make her an invaluable asset to the initiative. Her 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.