Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, ex-deputy director of Regulatory Compliance at the FSA, has extensive experience in developing, delivering, and modernising food safety controls. His passion for Safe to Trade is evident in his commitment to enhancing food safety standards and protecting public health. Michael sees the scheme as a vital tool for improving food safety inspections and ensuring that consumers can trust the food they eat.

Michael’s dedication to Safe to Trade is driven by his understanding of the challenges faced by the food industry and the need for a reliable and standardised audit system. He believes that the scheme can help food businesses demonstrate compliance with legal requirements and build a strong due diligence defence, thereby reducing the likelihood of food safety contraventions. Michael’s focus is on using Safe to Trade to create a safer food environment and enhance consumer confidence.

Three key benefits of the Safe to Trade scheme that Michael strongly advocates for are:

• Standardised audit processes that reduce inconsistencies and enhance the reliability of food safety inspections.
• The ability for food businesses to demonstrate legal compliance, build a strong due diligence defence, and reduce insurance costs.
• The scheme’s potential to influence policy decision-making, improve food safety standards, and reduce the incidence of foodborne diseases.