Towards further democratization of food consumption : keeping the consumer informed

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the rational driving recent EU legislative developments in providing obligatory food information to the consumer. One dimension of this study tries to understand how this legislation reflects a contemporary awareness of human relations to food. This legislation tries to emphasize the democratization of food socialization, irrespective of dietary requirements or otherwise. This brings us to another dimension of this study, emphasizing the nourishing component of the legislation. This is the result of the complex relationship between food producer and the consumer. The majority of food businesses, being small and medium sized, encounter difficulties in understanding and managing food allergies. In an attempt to avert this multifaceted challenge, the EU promulgated a legislative measure emphasizing a shared responsibility between the consumer and the food business. Amid such proactive position, current evidence indicates how patients suffering from food allergies are constantly met with significant difficulties.