Is "Name and Shame" a winning game? Are there better options?

The New South Wales government has a policy for publicising and shaming food outlets that breach food safety laws. Does this “name and shame” process really work as a method of food safety law enforcement? While the publicly-stated aim of a “name and shame” policy is to give consumers easier access to information about successful food convictions, does it really give greater peace of mind by enabling them to make better choices about where to eat? This article reviews the policy and considers its limitations and better alternatives with a stronger focus on food safety outcomes.

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