The value of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and potential changes to regulatory approach: Consumer research
Value of FHRS Consumer Research: Annex 1 Sampling
Qualitative research exploring consumers’ views in order to assess the value of the FHRS scheme according to consumers and to assess consumer views of possible areas of change in regulatory approach.
Workshop one (England)
| Quota | Categories | Achieved sample | Target quota (15 to 18 participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 30 | 5 | 4 |
| Age | 31 to 50 | 7 | 4 |
| Age | 51 to 64 | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 65+ | 3 | 4 |
| Gender | Male | 9 | 8 |
| Gender | Female | 9 | 8 |
| Gender | Other/Prefer not to say | - | No quota |
| Ethnicity | White (including White minorities) | 14 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| Ethnicity | Ethnic minorities (excluding White minorities) | 0 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| SEG | AB, C1 | 4, 4 | Min 8 |
| SEG | C2, DE | 4, 2 | Min 8 |
| Awareness of the FSA | Aware of FSA | 8 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | Limited awareness | 4 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | No awareness | 6 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Aware | 9 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national survey |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Limited awareness | 5 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national survey |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | No awareness | 4 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national survey |
Workshop two (Wales)
| Quota | Categories | Achieved sample | Target quota (15 to 18 participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 30 | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 31 to 50 | 5 | 4 |
| Age | 51 to 64 | 2 | 4 |
| Age | 65+ | 4 | 4 |
| Gender | Male | 7 | 8 |
| Gender | Female | 7 | 8 |
| Gender | Other/Prefer not to say | - | No quota |
| Ethnicity | White (including White minorities) | 9 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| Ethnicity | Ethnic minorities (excluding White minorities) | 9 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| SEG | AB, C1 | 3, 6 | Min 8 |
| SEG | C2, DE | 5, 4 | Min 8 |
| Awareness of the FSA | Aware of FSA | 6 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | Limited awareness | 4 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | No awareness | 4 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Aware | 9 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Limited awareness | 5 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | No awareness | 0 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
Workshop three (England)
| Quota | Categories | Achieved sample | Target quota (15 to 18 participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 30 | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 31 to 50 | 7 | 4 |
| Age | 51 to 64 | 3 | 4 |
| Age | 65+ | 3 | 4 |
| Gender | Male | 7 | 8 |
| Gender | Female | 9 | 8 |
| Gender | Other/Prefer not to say | - | No quota |
| Ethnicity | White (including White minorities) | 7 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| Ethnicity | Ethnic minorities (excluding White minorities) | 9 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| SEG | AB, C1 | 2, 7 | Min 8 |
| SEG | C2, DE | 6, 1 | Min 8 |
| Awareness of the FSA | Aware of FSA | 8 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | Limited awareness | 4 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | No awareness | 4 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Aware | 6 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Limited awareness | 8 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | No awareness | 2 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
Workshop four (Northern Ireland)
| Quota | Categories | Achieved sample | Target quota (15 to 18 participants) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 30 | 4 | 4 |
| Age | 31 to 50 | 5 | 4 |
| Age | 51 to 64 | 5 | 4 |
| Age | 65+ | 2 | 4 |
| Gender | Male | 8 | 8 |
| Gender | Female | 8 | 8 |
| Gender | Other/Prefer not to say | - | No quota |
| Ethnicity | White (including White minorities) | 16 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| Ethnicity | Ethnic minorities (excluding White minorities) | 0 | Quotas to reflect the makeup of the region based on the population profile. |
| SEG | AB, C1 | 5, 4 | Min 8 |
| SEG | C2, DE | 6, 1 | Min 8 |
| Awareness of the FSA | Aware of FSA | 8 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | Limited awareness | 6 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness of the FSA | No awareness | 2 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Aware | 8 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | Limited awareness | 7 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
| Awareness and use of FHRS | No awareness | 1 | A good mix, broadly reflecting national surveys |
Revision log
Published: 9 March 2023
Last updated: 11 March 2024