The Ethical and Professional Standards Working Group of SSG keeps up to date with important ethical aspects of sensory testing and communicates these to SSG members. The Group also sits on the British Standards Institute Committee (BSI) to review BSI contributions to ISO Sensory Standards.
An overview of ethical considerations in sensory testing is available here.
CHAIR:
Dr Sarah Kemp
Sarah is a freelance consultant of Sarah Kemp Consultancy and has over 40 years of global experience in sensory and consumer research across multinational fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and agencies. A founding member and past Chair of the SSG, she remains deeply committed to advancing the field, supporting professional recognition, and mentoring future sensory leaders. Sarah values the SSG as a community for giving back, learning, and connection.
Jane Clark CSci, RSensSci, MIFST
Consultant – Jane Clark Research (Own business)
Jane has been involved in sensory science for 25 years and has worked both client and agency-side. She has been a member of SSG since its start, enjoying the networking occasions, and the opportunity to promote and develop sensory science.
Dr Qian Yang
Qian is an Associate Professor in Sensory and Consumer Science at the University of Nottingham, where she co-leads the Sensory Science Group with Dr Rebecca Ford. Her research advances sensory and consumer methodologies, bridging laboratory testing with real life consumption. She explores sweet taste perception, brain gut interactions, and consumer behaviour around sustainable and novel foods. Within the SSG, Qian brings academic insight and passion for maximising sensory science’s impact on innovation and public health.
Lauren Rogers CSci, RSensSci, FIFST
Lauren is a freelance sensory scientist based in the beautiful Staffordshire Peak District. With experience spanning food, drink, personal care, oral care, and even pet food, she has been passionate about sensory science since the 1990s. Alongside her client work, she delivers specialist training courses and contributes to professional development across the field. A Fellow of IFST and an active member of the SSG and other professional groups, Lauren helps shape international sensory standards and supports professional accreditation.