Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
A safe food supply which supports the health of people in Australia and New Zealand.
Mission
To develop effective food standards in collaboration with Australian and New Zealand governments.
We will do this by:
- developing, varying and reviewing food standards and codes of practice;
- publishing the Food Standards Code and interpretive guidelines and providing advice on the Code;
- promoting consistency between standards in Australia and New Zealand and those used internationally;
- facilitating harmonisation of state and territory laws relating to food and assist jurisdictions with the consistent implementation of food standards;
- contributing to monitoring, surveillance and enforcement in relation to food in Australia;
- conducting research and surveys relevant to food standards;
- developing food education initiatives and publishing information to assist the public;
- coordinating national food incident responses;
- coordinating the recall of foods in Australia;
- undertaking risk assessments of imported food;
- providing technical advice on food to Ministers;
- participating in international, regional and bilateral negotiations on standards;
- providing leadership in the area of food regulation;
- Provide information and research which helps promote informed debate on food standards and food policy;
- Foster national and international networks of specialists who help critique the testing and evaluation of food safety and consumer behaviour; and
- Maintaining current data bases relevant to FSANZ work.
Values
- Striving for professionalism and excellence in whatever we do;
- Collaborating effectively to achieve results;
- Being inclusive in how we work;
- Being transparent in our decision making and processes;
- Being proactive and responsive in identifying and questioning of issues raised;
- Demonstrating innovation and creativity as well as consistency in the work we do; and
- Showing leadership of the highest standard.