<研究報告>市民への食品ロスに係る情報提供と対話 --専門家と一般市民との意識の乖離を軽減するために--

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide information about food loss from experts to citizens in order to find out what measures should be taken to reduce it. At the same time, we investigated the attitudes of citizens to analyze the gap of consciousness between experts and non-experts. In the study, four discussion forums were held by focusing on the following 4 themes; i.e. "the current situation, " "how to determine the expiration date, " "the international norm HACCP, " and "think the solution together with citizens and experts." Each venue was not a one-way exchange of information by common experts, but rather a form in which participants interacted and discussed their ideas based on the theme introduced. As a result, the following situations became clear: 1. Japan has a high level of science and technology. At the same time, average citizens receive higher education than other countries. 2. However, the education strongly focuses on increasing the amount of knowledge. 3. Therefore, the 2000 OECD's Worldwide Recommendation on Education is not reflected on school education. 4. The above three points create the gap in the consciousness between food safety professionals and citizens and it leads to delays in reducing food loss.