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A theoretical framework for examining the role of third-party certifiers
- Source :
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Food Control . Dec2004, Vol. 15 Issue 8, p615-619. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Third-party certifiers play a significant role in the global food system. The information economics literature provides a rich theoretical structure for understanding the emergence of third-party certification bodies. In this theoretical structure, third-party certifiers provide market signals concerning food quality claims. Successful third-party certifiers ensure buyers of food quality and reduce the potential for market failure that might otherwise occur when information about food quality is uncertain and information is asymmetrically distributed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *PRODUCT quality
*FOOD quality
*FOOD industry
*FOOD chains
*ECOLOGICAL niche
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09567135
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Food Control
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 13955614
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2003.09.007