Made In Cornwall Scheme
I am now a member of the Made in Cornwall Scheme.
Cornwall has always had a rich seam of artistic talent, craftsmanship, creativity and wholesome food and drink, which has long been associated with quality. In 1991, the then Cornwall County Council recognised the concerns of consumers regarding provenance of certain Cornish foods and set up one of the first Approved Origin Schemes in the country, within the Trading Standards Service, known as Made in Cornwall.
The Made in Cornwall scheme ensures that there is a marque for all things assessed as being made or produced in the County.
All products are assessed against stringent criteria by the Trading Standards Service to ensure that the ingredients or raw materials are, wherever possible, sourced within the County. Each ingredient or raw material has to undergo a significant creative change and comply with the relevant UK and EU regulations before it is invited to join the Scheme.
From small beginnings the scheme now has nearly 1000 members and covers all business sectors within Cornwall with the Arts/Crafts and Food/Drink sectors being the most prominent. Reflecting the advances being made in technology the IT sector is becoming increasingly well represented with graphic and web designers amongst the membership.
Members can be found at all the biggest events within the county calendar, including the annual Made in Cornwall Christmas Show held in Truro each year.
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