the centre for business relationships accountability sustainability and society working paper series no 32 exploring uk red meat supply chain samarthia thankappan andrew flynn 1 & abstract there is a diversity of organisations playing european role seeking to influence as well articulate different knowledge concerning foods health ethical issues further concerns over safety quality have triggered many debates subsequent changes in regulation at eu national levels with this background recognition that compliance commission level decisions are beginning strong impact on food policies within attempts map through industry subject wide range regulations delves detail applicable various assurance schemes operational explore extent which actors involved management ensure all along 2 about