Table 1. Young Spanish consumers scores of confidence (average) in the opinions of food safety given by different institutions. Scores are from 1 to 7 indicating less to more credibility, respectively.

Institution

Before the seminar

After the seminar

Universities

5.028

5.654

Industrial companies

2.206

4.362

Ecological organisations

4.364

4.448

Consumer associations

3.724

4.604

Communication media

2.208

3.144

Local health authorities

5.506

5.791

Ministry of Health

5.934

6.204

World Health Organisation

6.498

6.748