About FSANZ

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is an independent statutory agency established by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991.  Working within an integrated food regulatory system involving the governments of Australia and the New Zealand Government, we set food standards for the two countries.  FSANZ is part of the Australian Government’s Health and Ageing portfolio.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health has executive responsibility for FSANZ.

How we’re organised

FSANZ is a small agency, with offices in Canberra [ pdf ] and Wellington [ pdf ] , New Zealand.Our employees are members of the Australian Public Service, including sixteen people employed in New Zealand. We are governed by a Board with a wide range of expertise and experience in food matters, with members drawn from Australia and New Zealand . We are organised into five Branches Click HERE to see organisation structure

FSANZ Vision, Mission and Values

Functions

Our achievements are documented in the Annual Report . We have also developed a Corporate Plan,which outlines key directions for the organisation for the next three years. We use environmental scanning as a key input to its planning process. Our Service Charter outlines our role and service commitment and identifies our clients, partners and stakeholders.  Feedback and Complaints outlines the Food Standards Australia New Zealand feedback and complaints mechanisms available to clients, partners and stakeholders.

The Ministerial Council

The Board

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board consists of twelve members. The Members of the Board have been drawn from specialist areas. The outcomes of Board meetings are summarised in the Summary of  Key Outcomes.   [ more..]