The Binational Food Industry Dialogue (BFID) provides an opportunity for FSANZ to engage in ongoing dialogue with retailers, manufacturers and peak bodies. The objective is to improve information sharing on common issues of interest, provide industry perspectives on prospective areas of standards management, enhance industry understanding of FSANZ processes, and share information and collaborate on matters arising from significant food incidents.
The BFID consists of the following members and government representatives:
Members
AIFST
Aldi
Arnott's
Australian Dairy Products Federation
Australian Beverages Council
Australian Food and Grocery Council
Australian Industry Group
Bega
Coles
Dairy Australia
Danone
Fonterra
Food and Beverages Importers Association
Food Stuffs New Zealand
Freshcare
Independent Food Distributors Australia
Kraft Heinz
Mars Food Australia
Metcash
National Retail Association
Nestle
New Zealand Food and Grocery Council
New Zealand Beverage Council
Restaurant and Catering Industry Association
Sanitarium
Unilever
Woolworths
Government representatives
Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment
Australian Department of Health
Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation
Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand