A
Evidence review
Prioritise systematic reviews, consensus guidance, authoritative standards and high-quality primary studies where relevant.
Science & evidence
A certification should be able to explain why every criterion matters.
The scientific layer of 1health food links requirements to evidence on food systems, One Health, animal welfare, ecology, soil, resource use and responsible production.
Evidence architecture
From research to operational criteria.
Science should inform the standard without making it impossible to use.
Each criterion can be documented through a concise evidence note: the relevant outcome, the scientific rationale, practical indicators, known limitations and how evidence will be updated.
B
Operational translation
Convert evidence into criteria that can realistically be assessed in food production settings.
C
Periodic revision
Review scientific assumptions and indicators as evidence, technology and production systems evolve.
Proposed evidence fields
What an evidence note can contain.
| Field | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Outcome | The health, welfare or ecological outcome the criterion seeks to support. |
| Rationale | Why the criterion is relevant to that outcome. |
| Indicator | What can be observed, measured or documented. |
| Evidence base | Key scientific or technical sources supporting the requirement. |
| Limitations | Uncertainty, context dependency or known trade-offs. |
| Review date | When the evidence basis should be reconsidered. |
Scientific credibility and producer usability have to coexist.
The strongest standard is not necessarily the one with the most indicators. It is the one where each indicator is meaningful, evidence-informed and auditable.
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