Ethically Responsible Research
Ethical guidelines for all types of food research—not only research related to safety—must take into consideration various factors, including levels of risk, the voluntary consent of the participant, and confidentiality.
As food is the largest industry in most Western nations, the lack of clearly articulated ethical guidelines for all types of food research—not only research related to food safety—is of particular concern. Information for food researchers to ensure appropriate forethought into the systems and control of ethical assurance is needed to assure quality and validity of research, as well as avoid legal difficulties stemming from unethical procedures or results. Although the public opinion of these nee…
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