Compare and Contrast Two European Food Safety Websites
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has a website that is well detailed with all information a client would need. The website a green contrast with a visual effect with pictures of delicacies that are very attractive and meet the eye first. It has a home page with eight links that enable one to navigate through. Texts on the website have a reasonable font and are visible with well spaced words. Similarly, the website contains hyperlinks that have additional information pertaining to the organization’s information. These hyperlinks contain additional information on the latest food alerts (Pollack, 2001, P. 92). Additionally, the graphics on the website are greatly designed to give the page a superb frontage. A close look at the website gives one a clear idea of their preference in regards to food safety.
The food Standards Agency of the United Kingdom also has well detailed website with a green background. It has seven buttons that one can use to navigate throughout the website. The texts have a normal font of 14 which are visible. Padding is well done as the texts are well spaced with great color choice. There are several pictures on the website which give an overview of what the Food Safety Agency entails. Additionally, a number of similar links to the contexts are included that could be of assistance the viewer. Generally, the overview of these websites is user friendly.
Food safety information content
Similarly, The Food standards Agency of the United Kingdom has detailed portfolio in food safety ranging from news in the company and contacts that persons could use to reach the support. It has a similar design to that one of Ireland food Safety though with differences in outlook.
Consumer Benefits
Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recently launched a consultation in connection to a new labeling requirement that would keep consumers updated with new trends like new law requirement and food packages. In relation to these updates, FSAI has created a website with relevant European Union regulations. The Food Standards Agency on the other hand has catered for the needs of the consumers by providing them with up to date information on the trend in food safety and measures. Trough linked cites, consumers can easily access any information they need regarding food safety. These links also keep them updated the food trend.
Based on these two websites, several issues emerge with visible limitations and comments from the consumers. Many people have extolled these companies particularly on their management and the kind of service they give to people. However these complements are accompanied by drawbacks where the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is blamed for its negligence in proper supply chain in the market. People complain for the irregular services by the company. On the other hand, the Food Standard Agency also falls short on service delivery and this has raised issues accrued from laxity in the company.
References
Pollack, M. A., & Shaffer, G. C. (2001). Transatlantic governance in the global economy. Lanham [u.a.], Rowman & Littlefield.
Harrison, R. M., & Hester, R. E. (2001). Food safety and food quality. Cambridge, Royal Society of Chemistry.
