Abstract:

To build a co-regulation pattern for food safety governance, we need to continually strengthen the primaryresponsibilities of enterprises and the government’s regulatory responsibility. In addition, there is also a need ofbringing a variety of social forces to participate in food safety governance. As part of a social safety network, theinsurance system, especially the liability insurance system, is of great significance to promote and guarantee foodsafety. This article attempts to analyze the connotation, function, necessity and conception of food safety liabilityinsurance system.

Key words: food safety, safety risks, liability insurance