Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE
Ethical Sourcing and Social Responsibility
What Ethical Sourcing and Social Responsibility means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ethical Sourcing and Social Responsibility
Assessment of fair trade practices, animal welfare standards (e.g., RSPCA Assured), and the socio-economic stability of farming communities in the Global South.
Topics that use Ethical Sourcing and Social Responsibility
- Food provenance (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Impact and Carbon Sequestration
- Ethical Consumerism and Transparency
- Ethical Sourcing and Global Trade
- Eutrophication
- Food Miles
- Food Miles and Carbon Footprint
- Food Provenance and Ethical Production
Using Ethical Sourcing and Social Responsibility in the exam
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