What does it take to ensure forest foods are safe, sustainable and trusted by consumers?
Since 2003, China has developed standards to regulate forest foods – edible products harvested from existing forests and under-canopy spaces. But following the withdrawal of its national standard and growing inconsistencies among existing industry standards, questions remain about how best to regulate this diverse and increasingly complex sector.
This seminar explores the evolution of forest food standards in China, the challenges of fragmented regulation and potential pathways towards a more coherent and credible framework. It will consider how effective standards can support product quality, market transparency and sustainable forest-based food production.
Timings
1.00am: CoE Introduction
1.05pm: Keynote Address
1.50pm: Summary
2.00pm: Event finishes
Tuesday 3 Nov
1.00pm - 2.00pm
L114, Ivey Hall (Library), Lincoln University
About Our Speaker
Aiva Liu
Visting Scholar: Southwest Forestry University, China
Aiva is a joint PhD candidate from Southwest Forestry University in China. Her research focuses on rural development and the growth of rural household incomes. Against China's unique national context of "a large country with small-scale farmers", together with Yunnan Province's rich biodiversity and diverse indigenous cultural resources, Aiva aims to help farmers in Yunnan leverage their strengths to develop multifunctional agriculture and boost their earnings.