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Research Initiatives & Audits

Empirical evaluations at the convergence of consumer law and multinational compliance.

Flagship Project

Comparative Analysis of Multinational Food Standards, Consumer Transparency, and Regulatory Accountability

Conducted by Her Economy's core research team alongside seven international research interns, this study incorporates empirical survey data from over 200 respondents across five countries. The project seeks to provide readers, policymakers, and researchers with a deeper understanding of the structural, regulatory, and economic factors that influence consumer treatment within global food markets.

Following completion of the research paper, Her Economy intends to work with legal experts, policy professionals, and relevant stakeholders to translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations aimed at strengthening consumer transparency, informed choice, and consumer protection frameworks in India.

Methodology

Research Dimensions

Ingredient Composition

Comparative formulation audits

Comparative analysis of oils, additives, preservatives, and nutritional standards employed by multinational food corporations across different international markets.

Regulatory Analysis

Comparative policy frameworks

Comparative study of FSSAI and international regulatory systems, examining how legal frameworks shape corporate product formulation choices.

Consumer Awareness

Primary empirical surveying

Survey-based analysis of consumer perception, knowledge of food standards, and the role of transparency in informed consumer decision-making.

Policy Recommendations

Actionable governance briefs

Development of a white paper and actionable policy recommendations for regulatory institutions, government bodies, and relevant stakeholders.

Timeline

Research Status & Roadmap

Phase 01completed

International Survey Phase

Gathered primary data from 200+ survey respondents across 5 countries regarding food standard perceptions.

Phase 02in-progress

Comparative Regulatory Analysis

Auditing national and international food standards code gaps (FSSAI vs global benchmarks).

Phase 03active

Expert Consultation & Outreach

Interfacing with consumer rights legal advocates and food security academics to refine findings.

Phase 04planned

White Paper Release & Advocacy

Translating empirical outcomes into concrete regulatory suggestion papers for the Indian market.