A convincing livestreamer, thousands of reviews or professional-looking packaging may make an online food purchase feel safe to buy. But none of these can tell you whether the food itself is safe. With more of our shopping moving online, have we become better - or worse - at assessing the risks? Tiffany Ang and Steven Chia speak with Dr Vinayak Ghate from the department of food science and technology at NUS and Dexter Tay, executive director at the Consumers Association of Singapore, about what consumers can and cannot tell from food labels, seller claims and customer reviews.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:43 Can labels prove food is safe?
04:49 Do all foods meet regulations?
06:18 Why traceability matters
08:28 Can you trust independent online sellers?
11:12 What category do livestreamers fall under?
17:58 Health claims are strictly regulated
20:43 Who should be held accountable?
23:57 Three questions before you buy
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