FSANZ manages a number of committees and groups through which it engages with consumers, industry representatives and public health professionals. The main groups are detailed below.
Binational Food Industry Dialogue
The Binational Food Industry Dialogue (BFID) provides a forum for ongoing engagement between FSANZ and the food industry. It supports information sharing on common issues of interest, offers industry perspectives on standards development, enhances understanding of FSANZ processes, and facilitates collaboration on matters arising from significant food incidents.
BFID membership includes major retailers, peak industry bodies, and several government agencies to provide updates and support conversations.
Read more about the BFID, including membership
Consumer and Public Health Dialogue
The FSANZ Consumer and Public Health Dialogue (CPHD) provides a means by which FSANZ can engage in deeper and more meaningful consultation with peak consumer and public health bodies and academics. The objective is to improve FSANZ's awareness and understanding of community food and health issues; public priorities and through this communication, provide a more effective food regulatory response.
CPHD consists of representatives from peak consumer and public health bodies, public health academics and Indigenous representatives from both countries.
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Jurisdictional Technical Forum
The Jurisdictional Technical Forum (JTF), established by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), acts as a collaborative platform for two-way engagement between FSANZ and government agencies across Australia and New Zealand. It supports information sharing on standards development and provides jurisdictional insights into emerging issues in food safety, enforcement, and public health.
Read more about the JTF, including membership
*These groups do not provide scientific advice to FSANZ.
Engaging scientific advice
FSANZ works closely with experts from research agencies, universities, industry, and other organisations. Their collaboration strengthens our knowledge base and promotes shared understanding and consensus on the science that underpins our work. These specialists contribute through specific projects or as members of scientific advisory groups.