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Formed in July 2002

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority. Formed in July 2002 Prior to its formation New Zealand had two separate regimes for food administration. The Ministry of Health Administered the Food Act The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)

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Formed in July 2002

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  1. The New Zealand Food Safety Authority • Formed in July 2002 • Prior to its formation New Zealand had two separate regimes for food administration.

  2. The Ministry of Health • Administered the Food Act • The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) • Administered other food-related legislation mostly aimed at primary production, processing and exports.

  3. But two regimes created problems including • Inconsistencies and lack of coordination • Shortage of skills in some specialist areas • Potential for inconsistencies in our approach to exports and imports • Increasing consumer concerns

  4. The New Zealand Food Safety Authority • Separate entity attached to MAF • Appointment of a Minister for Food Safety

  5. Two key functions • To protect and promote public health and safety. • To facilitate market access for NZ food and food-related products.

  6. Other responsibilities include • Development and implementation of food regulations • Policy advice • Regulation of import and export of food • Implementation and enforcement of the Food Standards Code • Managing food emergencies • International trade • Ensuring protection for consumers

  7. Relationships with Consumer Organisations • Consumer Food Forum • Food Safety Advisory Board • Consumer representation on NZFSA working groups

  8. Consumer Food Forum • Opportunity for NZFSA to present key programmes • Opportunity for consumer feedback on food safety issues • Opportunity for discussion on emerging food safety issues • Nominate research topics

  9. Food Safety Advisory Board • Ten member board • Three consumer representatives • Provides independent advice to the Minister of Food Safety on the food administration regime

  10. Consumer participation in consultation groups • Seafood Standards Council • Wine Sector Council • Foodsafe Partnership • Antibiotic Resistance Steering Group

  11. Funding • Annual food safety budget approximately $77m • 30 percent from government • 70 percent from industry from cost-recovery systems

  12. NZ Food Safety Regulation • 74 TA and 11 PHUs undertake food safety activities • Funded by industry using a performance-based system of cost recovery • Risk-based regulatory system and independent verification processes

  13. Domestic Food Review • Major review of the entire domestic food setting from “farm to plate” • Risk-based • Small and medium operators will implement programmes appropriate to their operations and risks.

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