Trading Standards experts are carrying out an online survey asking residents, businesses and visitors what they understand when a product is described as being Cornish.

The team says: ’For some people it may conjure up an image of where it was made, what it is made from and who actually made it - but is that the same for everyone?

’Does the product actually have to be made locally or not and what does the description ‘Cornish’ mean to you? Your perception may differ from the next person but at what point does it become misleading?’

Gavin Hill from Cornwall Trading Standards said: ’By gaining a better understanding of what people think they are getting when buying produce advertised as being Cornish, we can help prevent food fraud, protect consumers and ensure a level playing field amongst business.

’Should Cornish products be 100% made in Cornwall with 100% Cornish ingredients or can the ingredients come from anywhere in the world and be put together in Cornwall?’

The survey is available at https://www.netigate.se/a/s.aspx?s=323206X74409019X24676 and will be open until January 30.