Develop food policy

Participate in the decision-making around production and processing techniques, marketing, availability, utilization and consumption of food, in the interest of meeting or furthering social objectives to influence the operation of the food and agriculture system. Food policymakers engage in activities such as regulation of food-related industries, establishing eligibility standards for food assistance programs for the poor, ensuring safety of the food supply, food labeling, and even the qualifications of a product to be considered organic. 

establish food policy
launch food policy
evaluate food policy
produce food policy
develop a food policy
develop food policies

skill/competence

sector-specific

Develop food policy is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Develop food policy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Food safety specialist: Food safety specialists organise processes and implement procedures to avoid problems with food safety. They comply with regulations.

Food safety inspector: Food safety inspectors carry out inspections in food processing environments from a food safety standpoint. They are part of official control bodies who check and control food products and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing safety and health.

References

1. Develop food policy – ESCO