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Index
A
Abbey, Dr Janice, 88
academic institutions
engagement with, 59–60
accountability, 91–102
highlights, 92
objectives, 92
outcomes, 92
strategic imperative, 92
acrylamide
survey of levels of in food, 8
administration
documents, 173
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
review of decision re conjugated linoleic acid triglycerides, 36
administrative assessment
processes for assessing applications, 116
advantame, 56
advisory and liaison committees, 70
Advisory Committee for Fortification Monitoring Bread Analysis Project
members, 122
Advisory Committee on Novel Foods, 7, 51
members, 122
Advisory Group for Food Composition
members, 121–2
agreements
documents, 173
Ahead of the game: blueprint for reform of Australian Government administration
and stakeholder relationships, 69
alcohol products
pregnancy advisory statements on, 6
alcohol strategies, 11
Allan, Dr Michele, 99, 189
Allen, Jane, 88
allergenicity of new enzymes, 50–1
allergens see food allergens; undeclared allergens in products
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Allergy Alert notifications, 5
on social media, 8
Allergy New Zealand
and frozen crumbed seafood products containing an undeclared peanut allergen, 46
aluminium
survey of levels of in food, 8
Anaphylaxis Australia
and frozen crumbed seafood products containing an undeclared peanut allergen, 46
Anstat Pty Ltd, 167
Application Handbook, 116, 117
on allergenicity of a new enzyme, 51
amendments to, 25
on nanotechnology, 36
applications
guidelines setting out mandatory information and format requirements for, 25
processes for assessing, 116–20
administrative assessment, 117
procedures, 117
assessment, 118–19
approval, 119
reasons for delays in consideration of, 30–2
see also applications received and proposals prepared; procedures for assessing applications
applications and proposals to change Food Standards Code
conjugated linoleic acid triglycerides, 36
genetically modified foods, 34–5
irradiation, 35–6
low THC hemp, 35
nanotechnology, 36–7
risk-based approach to assessment of, 11–12, 23–4
steviol glycosides, 35
applications received and proposals prepared
from 1 October 2007 onwards, 108–15
at 30 June 2011, 106–7
new and old procedures, 25–7
approval
processes for assessing applications, 119
Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Safety Cooperation Forum, 64–5, 68
Food Safety Incident Network, 65
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Asia–Pacific region
capacity building activities, 65
relationships in, 64–5
assessment
ANAO audit of FSANZ in relation to, 30
processes for assessing applications, 118–19
2nd Assessment Report, 119
Section 18 Objectives, 118
Section 29 matters, 118, 119
Attorney-Generals Department
collaboration with re beef imports, 68, 73
Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council, 11, 94
amendments to Food Standards Code, 11
consideration of approved food standards, 119–20
food labelling law and policy, 38
nutrition and health claims standard, 39
policy guidelines, 33
regulatory management of food allergens, 37
reviews, 28, 120
Australia Day Achievement Medallion, 80, 88
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, 5, 167
application of to New Zealand, 10
applications to amend, 11
Centralised Interpretation Service and, 7
changes to initiated by FSANZ, 11
food safety standards, 88
gazetted amendments to, 9, 22, 24, 103–5
legislative audit, 50
publication on website of applications and submissions to amend, 9
variations to MRLs in, 7
Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences drivers behind meat imports, 61
report on current and potential penetration of imports of beef, lamb and chicken into Australia, 38
Australian Bureau of Statistics and National Nutrition Survey, 15, 57
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
survey of levels of BPA in food, 43
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
and mandatory reporting requirements re consumer goods (including food) associated with death,
serious injury or illness, 47
memorandum of understanding with re misleading or deceptive conduct, 73
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Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
and mandatory reporting requirements re consumer goods (including food) associated with death, serious injury
or illness, 47
Australian Dietary Guidelines, 11
Australian Food and Grocery Council
and industry site visits, 78
Australian Food Safety Conference, 78
Australian Government and Parliament contact with, 96
Australian Health Survey (AHS), 53, 57
Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Convention, 78
Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)
audit of food recall processes, 47
audit of FSANZ in relation to the assessment of applications and proposals, 30
external audit of financial statements, 101
performance audit of FSANZ, 102
Australian National Food Plan
inclusion public health issues in, 71
Australian National Preventive Health Agency FSANZ and, 7
Australian Nutrient Databank, 54
Australian Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR)
and regulatory analysis, 61
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
dietary exposure assessment, 57
and variations to MRLs in the Food Standards Code, 7, 15, 33, 74
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)
and imported food, 44–5, 120
and Imported Food Inspection Scheme, 74
and safety of food imported from Japan, 6, 45
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Authority
and potential dietary exposure to radionuclides from food imported from Japan, 6, 45
Australian states and territories
and FSANZ food standards, 95
Australian Total Diet Study, 51–2
23rd, 52, 57
24th, 8, 9, 22, 43, 52
B
Baghurst, Professor Katrine, 190
Bartholomaeus, Dr Andrew, 90
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beef and beef product imports, 68, 73
safety of, 9, 38, 41–2
see also bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
Biosecurity Australia and BSE, 42
bisphenol A (BPA), 43, 44, 64
survey of levels of in food, 8, 43
Board, 12, 14, 98–9
and amendments to Food Standards Code, 11
and broader role for FSANZ than food regulation, 93
and ethical accountability, 93
and four-year financial plan, 16
and FSANZ Fellows program, 57
members
attendance, 188
expertise and experience, 189–93
bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), 41–2, 53
applications to have status assessed, 9, 23
consultations re, 73
and country of origin food labelling, 38
Boyden, Peter, 190
Brent, Dr Paul, 90
briefing notes, 92, 97
briefs, submissions and reports
documents, 173
bullying and harassment, 81
complaints, 80
see also Workplace Harassment Policy
business continuity management, 100
Business Continuity Plan, 83, 100
business planning and management, 100–2
Butler, Professor Jim
and high-impact low-probability disease events associated with some types of primary produce, 61
C
calcium lignosulphonate, 56
cannabis sativa, 35
Carpenter, Valerie, 88
categories of documents held, 173–5
category 1 raw milk products, 7, 40
category 2 raw milk products, 7, 40
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category 3 raw milk products, 7, 40
Centralised Interpretation Service see Code Interpretation Service
CEO’s Half-Yearly Award, 88
Certificate of Compliance, 16
Chair’s Annual Development Award, 80, 88
chemical contaminants
survey of in coffee, 8, 52
survey of in packaging materials, 8, 57
Chief Executive Instructions (CEIs), 100
Chief Executive Officer, 12, 89, 98, 99
Review by, 5–8
Chief Scientist, 90
citizen and stakeholder engagement, 18, 19
citizen involvement, 70–2
Cleland, Dr Robyn, 73
the Code see Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Code Interpretation Service, 34
fee-for-service/cost-recovery, 7, 9, 34
Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), 8, 11, 62
committees, 23, 62
coffee
survey of chemical contaminants in, 8, 52
Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (CAC Act)
compliance with, 92, 99
communication, 76–8
Competition and Consumer Act 2010, 47
competitive tendering see consultants, competitive tendering and contractors
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) triglycerides, 22, 36
consultants, competitive tendering and contractors, 102, 176–8
Consumer and Public Health Dialogue, 7, 9, 68, 71, 72
members, 123
consumer and social sciences advice and research, 50, 60–1
consumer expectations re food, 5–6
Consumer Liaison Committee (CLC), 71
members, 123
contact packaging materials
migration of chemicals to food from, 44
survey, 53
contractors see consultants, competitive tendering and contractors
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corporate governance arrangements, 96–102
corporate overview, 9–16
Corporate Plan 2009–12, 15, 100, 101
corporate planning see strategic and corporate planning
cost–benefit analysis
food-related health risks, 54
country of origin food labelling, 38, 61
Cunningham, Dr Judy, 80, 88
current publications, 77, 167–72, 175
general publications, 167–70
scientific publications, 171–2
D
Dack, Dr Michael, 88
data collection and reporting, 53
data storage system see ‘Harvest’ database and modelling tool
databases, 173
Deeps, Catherine, 88
delays in consideration of applications and proposals
reasons for, 30–2
deliverables
qualitative deliverables, 18
quantitative deliverables, 19
delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) see low THC hemp foods
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
collaboration with re beef imports, 68, 73
see also Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
collaboration with re beef imports, 68, 73
Department of Health and Ageing
and Australian Health Survey, 53
FSANZ and, 10
Outcome 1—Population Health – Program 1.1: Food regulatory activity and services to the Minister and
Parliament, 17, 94
review of nutrient reference values (rNRvs), 42
see also Minister for Health and Ageing
Department of Health and Human Services (Tasmania)
staff exchange, 60
Department of Innovation, Industry Science and Research, 37
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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and funding of nanotechnology activities, 15
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Food Standards (Canberra), 89
DIAMOND database and modelling tool, 54, 56
dietary exposure or intake assessments, 56–7
dietary modelling database, 56
remodelling of, 15
see also DIAMOND database and modelling tool; ‘Harvest’ database and modelling tool
Disability Recruitment Guidelines, 87
disaster recovery plan (ICT), 83, 92, 100
documents see categories of documents held
Duffy, Gillian, 80, 88
E
E. coli
recall, 48
economic analysis
food-related health risks, 54
eggs and egg products, 39–40
primary production and processing standard for, 7, 9, 22
regulatory impact analyses, 61
see also Standard Development Committee for Eggs and Egg Products
employee absence, 80, 87
Employee Assistance Program, 86
employment environment, 81, 86–8
Enterprise Agreement, 82, 86
enzyme processing aids
review of safety data requirements, 50–1
equal employment opportunity groups
staff, 85
ethical accountability, 93
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
and safety of steviol glycosides, 35
evidence base
accessing external expertise, 57–60
consumer and social sciences, 60–1
international networks, 62–4
regulatory analysis, 61
relationships in Asia–Pacific region, 64–5
science evidence base, 53–7
strengthening of, 53–65
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Executive, 12, 14, 88, 89–90
see also senior management
external audit of financial statements, 101
external expertise, 57–60
external FSANZ committee members, 121–31
F
Facebook site, 5, 68, 69, 76
files
documents, 174
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee, 15, 99
attendance, 189
and four-year financial plan, 16
and internal audit program, 101
finance documents, 174
Finance Minister’s Orders
compliance with, 92
financial outcomes, 15
financial performance
summary, 15–16
financial plan, four-year, 15–16
financial statements, 132–63
Fisher, Melanie, 89
flexible working arrangements, 86
food additives, 9, 22
safety of, 7, 56–7
food allergens
review of regulatory management of, 37
see also undeclared allergens in products
Food Allergy and Intolerance Scientific Advisory Committee, 37
members, 123–4
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Joint Expert Committee
on Food Additives
and safety of steviol glycosides, 35
see also World Health Organization (WHO)/Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
Food and Health Dialogue, 7
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food incidents, 9, 45, 88
dietary exposure assessments and, 57
see also Food Safety Incident Network (Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Safety Cooperation
Forum); mandatory reporting requirements re consumer goods (including food) associated with death, serious
injury or illness; National Food Incident Response Protocol
food incidents and food recalls, 45–9
see also food recalls
food labelling, 38–9
certain foods re food allergens, 37, 48, 49
country of origin, 38, 61
genetically modified foods, 72
genetically modified ingredients in soy-based infant formula, 52
intense sweeteners, 72
irradiated foods, 36
monitoring of, 39
New Zealand, 72
nutrition and health claims, 39
nutrition information panel and, 72
recall for non-compliance, 48, 49
revision of nutrient reference values (rNRvs) and, 42
see also Labelling Logic report; Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy
food packaging
and nanotechnology, 36
see also bisphenol A (BPA); packaging materials
food recall announcements, 5
food recalls
allergen-related, 48, 49
documents, 173
microbial contamination, 48
non-compliant labelling, 48, 49
peanut in soy flour, 46
review of recall coordination procedures, 47
statistics, 47–9
weight loss products
containing oleander seed, 9, 46
containing sibutramine, 46
see also national food recall system
food regulation
and internet, 5
Food Regulation Ministerial Council see Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council
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Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC), 94
Implementation Sub-Committee, 10, 94
food regulatory activity
summary, 24–34
food regulatory framework, 10–11
food safety, 43–4
imports from Japan see under Japan
surveys of, 8
Food Safety Cooperation Forum see Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Safety
Cooperation Forum
Food Safety Incident Management Workshop
Food Safety Cooperation Forum Partnership Training Institute Network, 65
Food Safety Incident Network (Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Safety
Cooperation Forum), 65
Food Safety Information Council, 77
promotional activities, 68, 78
food safety risks, 89
horticulture production and processing, 23
monitoring and evaluating, 51–3
see also food-related health risks; risk analysis process; risk management
food safety standards, 88
Food Safety Week, 68, 78
Food Sector Advisory Committee (National Measurement Institute), 74
food standards
costs and benefits of, 24
effective evidence-based, 18, 19
mandatory nature of, 23
see also standards development
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
accountability, 91–102
and Australian states and territories, 95
Board see Board
corporate overview, 9–16
financial performance
summary, 15–16
financial statements, 132–63
functions and powers, 94, 164–6
funding, 93
goal, 94
and New Zealand, 95
people and organisational capability, 79–90
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priorities and performance 2010–11, 17–19
representation, 179–87
role
and priorities, 94–5
and responsibilities, 9–11
structure and processes, 11–15
and website, 5
Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991, 9, 94, 102, 106, 164
compliance with reporting requirements of, 92
Section 18 Objectives, 118
Section 29 matters, 118, 119
Food Standards Branch, 88–9
Food Standards Code see Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Food Standards News, 76, 77
Food Standards Notification Circular, 118, 119, 120
Food Surveillance Network
case study, 75
and Food Surveillance News, 77
members, 124
Food Surveillance News, 77
foodborne illnesses
cost of, 24
food-related health risks
analysis of, 54
foods requiring pre-market approval
safety of, 7
formulated supplementary sports foods and sports drinks, 60
fortification of food, 60, 61
Freedom of Information
inquiries, 174
requests, 76, 92, 95
frozen crumbed seafood products containing an undeclared peanut allergen recall, 46
FSANZ Fellows program, 57–9
Fellows 2010–11, 58–9
FSANZ student projects, 59
Fujitsu Australia and ‘Harvest’ database and modelling tool, 55
Fukushima see Japan nuclear incident
functions and powers, 164–6
functions, 164–5
powers, 166
funding, 93
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G
gap analysis, 83
gazetted amendments to Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code from 1 July 2010 to
30 June 2011, 9, 22, 24, 103–5
Amendment No. 117 (1 July 2010), 103
Amendment No. 118 (2 September 2010), 103–4
Amendment No. 119 (30 September 2010), 104
Amendment No. 120 (20 January 2011), 104
Amendment No. 121 (10 February 2011), 104
Amendment No. 122 (5 May 2011), 105
Amendment No. 123 (26 May 2011), 105
GEMS/Food see World Health Organization (WHO) Global Environment Monitoring System/
Food Contamination Monitoring and Assessment Program (GEMS/Food)
General Manager (Risk Assessment), 90
General Manager Food Standards (Wellington), 90
General Manager Legal and Regulatory Affairs, 80, 90
general procedure – applications or proposals, 27, 117
general publications, 167–70
genetically modified (GM) foods, 9, 22, 34–5
labelling, 72
safety of, 7
genetically modified ingredients in soy-based infant formula
survey of, 8, 52
Global Food Network/Asia FoodNet Workshop on National Food Safety Emergency Response
Planning, 63
Gorst, Dr Janet, 88
governance framework, 14–15
Group 1 – applications or proposals, 26
Group 2 – applications or proposals, 26
Group 3 – applications or proposals, 26
H
harassment see bullying and harassment
‘Harvest’ database and modelling tool, 53, 54–5
hazards see food safety risks
health and safety
protection of, 18
health claims see nutrition and health claims
Health Claims Working Group, 39
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Health Safety and Environment Working Group and safety of manufactured nanomaterials, 37
highlights
accountability, 92
people and organisational capability, 80
regulatory standards, 22–3
stakeholder relationships, 67
honey
interim maximum level of tutin in, 22, 44
horticulture production and processing
review of food safety risks in, 41
flowchart of decision-making process, 23
I
Implementation Plan
2010, 53
2011, 54
Implementation Sub-Committee (ISC)
Coordinated Food Survey Plan, 51, 75
Food Regulation Standing Committee, 10, 94
Health Claims Working Group, 39
and surveillance, 53
Imported Food Control Act 1992, 44
Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS), 44–5, 74
imported foods
from Japan
safety of, 6, 9, 22, 45
safety of, 44–5
undeclared allergens in, 8
see also beef and beef product imports
Indigenous representatives
Consumer Liaison Committee, 71
industry and consumer advice, 78
Industry Food Recall Protocol
updating of, 47
industry site visits, 78
infant formula
soy-based
survey of genetically modified ingredients in, 8, 52
see also Regulation of Infant Formula Products
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information and communication systems (ICT)
maintenance of, 80
use of, 5–6
information for the community, 76–7
Information Publication Scheme (Australian Government), 9, 68, 76, 78
information service, 78
INFOSAN, 65
intense sweeteners
labelling, 72
Intergovernmental Agreement for Food Reforms, 9, 34
Inter-Governmental Food Regulation Agreement (2008) and Ministerial requests for review
of FSANZ decisions, 29
internal audit program, 101
see also Strategic Internal Audit Plan
International Food Chemical Safety liaison Group, 64
international forums attended, including Codex/WHO/FAO, 23, 179–83
international networks, 62–4
internet
Australian Government use of, 5
and communications, 5–6
and food regulation, 5
see also Facebook site; social media; Twitter site
iodine
survey of levels in beverages enriched with seaweed, 51
survey of levels in seaweed and products containing seaweed, 8, 53
irradiated foods
safety of, 7, 35–6
J
Japan
safety of food imported from, 6, 9, 22, 45
Japan nuclear incident
response to, 6, 9, 45
social media and, 5
Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives
dietary exposure assessments, 57
joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Risk Management Committee
case study, 73
Jurisdictional Forum
members, 125–6
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K
key performance indicators
qualitative indicators, 19
quantitative indicators, 19
Key Strategic Directions for 2010–11, 101
King, Senator the Hon. Catherine, 11, 55, 76, 96, 164
L
Labelling Logic report, 6, 38, 39, 42, 71
legislative audit of Food Standards Code, 50
legislative responsibilities, 9–10
letter of transmittal, i
Listeria monocytogenes contamination
recall, 48
Listeria monocytogenes infection, 46
low THC hemp foods, 35
M
McCutcheon, Steve, 89, 99, 190–1
see also Chief Executive Officer
Mack, Jenni, 190
McKenzie, Dr Andrew, 8, 98, 191
mailing lists, 174
major procedure – applications or proposals, 27, 117, 118
mandatory reporting requirements re consumer goods (including food) associated with death,
serious injury or illness, 47
Mãori
consultation with, 72
Mãori Network newsletter, 72
Market Research Panel, 61
Mars Foods
visit to, 78
Maurer, Kate, 88
maximum residue limits (MRLs), 33
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority and variations to in Food Standards Code,
7,15, 33, 74
new arrangements for, 7
May, Peter, 90
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meat and meat products, 7, 40–1
see also beef and beef product imports; Standard Development Committee for Meat and Meat Products
media events, 77
media releases, 175
melamine in food and beverages
survey of, 51
microbial contamination
recall, 48
milk and milk products see raw drinking milk; raw (unpasteurised) milk products
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and inclusion public health issues in Australian National
Food Plan, 71
Minister for Health and Ageing and Board, 98
Ministerial consideration of approved food standards, 119–20
ministerial correspondence, 92, 96–7
Ministerial Council see Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), New Zealand
partnership with, 74
minor procedure – applications or proposals, 27, 117
minutes, 97
Monash Report, A review of possible impacts of nanotechnology on Australia’s regulatory framework, 37
monitoring and evaluating hazards, 51–3
Monitoring of Emerging Issues Newsletter, 77
Murray, Dr James (Gardner), 191
N
nanotechnology, 7, 15, 53
National Disability Strategy, 87
National Enabling Technologies Strategy, 37
National Food Authority, 5
National Food Incident Response Protocol, 9, 22, 45–6
national food recall system, 8
National Foods
visit to, 78
National Health and Medical Research Council
review of nutrient reference values (rNRvs), 42
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
collaboration with, 74
National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
engagement with, 74
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National Measurement Institute (NMI)
memorandum of understanding with, 74
National Nutrition Survey, 15
net benefits
regulatory standards and, 24
network security, 83
New Zealand
application of Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to, 10
financial contribution from, 15
and FSANZ food standards, 95
exemptions, 95
Public Health Nutrition Agencies Forum in, 72
New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), 95
memorandum of understanding with, 74
New Zealand honey
interim maximum level of tutin in, 44
New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference, 78
New Zealand Minister of Food Safety
funding and performance agreement with FSANZ, 95
New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
and interim maximum level of tutin in honey, 44
and New Zealand Food Safety Authority, 74, 95
New Zealand Ministry of Research, Science and Technology
review of regulatory framework for manufactured nanomaterials, 37
New Zealand Treasury
and regulatory analysis, 61
Ngã Kaitohutohu Kounga Kai, 72
members, 126
nitrates, 57
nitrites, 57
novel foods, 7
conjugated linoleic acid triglycerides as, 36
determining the novelty, 51
see also Advisory Committee on Novel Foods
Nowell, Tony, 8, 98, 192
nuclear incident in Japan see Japan nuclear incident
nutrient content of foods, 9, 22
nutrient database for estimating food and nutrient intakes from AHS, 57
nutrient reference values (rNRvs)
revision of, 42
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nutrients, 9, 22
nutrition, 88
nutrition and health claims, 6, 39
nutrition database
remodelling of, 15
nutrition information panel
and labelling, 72
Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC), 56
nutritional risk analysis, 54
NUTTAB 2010, 9, 22, 55
O
objectives, 22
accountability, 92
people and organisational capability, 80
regulatory standards, 22
stakeholder relationships, 67
occupational health and safety (OH&S), 86
Occupational Health and Safety Committee, 86
Office of Best Practice Regulation, 24
FSANZ and, 11, 75
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing (OLDP)
audit of Food Standards Code, 50
Office of the Chief Scientist
and FSANZ, 12
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)
sharing of information with, 75
oleander seed
recall of weight loss product containing, 9, 46
‘organic’
definition of, 23
organisational capability and capacity, 82–5
organisational structure, 12–13, 88–90
chart, 13
outcomes, 17, 22
accountability, 92
financial, 15
people and organisational capability, 80
regulatory standards, 22
stakeholder relationships, 67
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OzFoodNet
and Listeria monocytogenes infection, 46
P
packaging materials
migration of chemicals to food from, 44
survey, 53
migration of phthalates to food and beverages from, 64
survey of chemical contaminants in, 8, 57
see also food packaging
parliamentary questions on notice, 97
Parnell, Associate Professor Winsome, 8, 98, 192
Partnership Training Institute Network websites
Food Safety Cooperation Forum, 65
partnerships with other national agencies, 73–5
peanut contamination
recall, 46, 49
people and organisational capability, 79–90
highlights, 80
objectives, 80
outcome, 80
strategic imperative, 80
people over 55 years of age
employment of, 80
performance, 18–19
see also financial performance; key performance indicators; priorities and performance 2010–11
performance audit of FSANZ
Australian National Audit Office and, 102
performance measurement
Portfolio Budget Statements and, 101
see also deliverables; key performance indicators
phthalates
presence of in food and beverages from Taiwan, 64
Portfolio Budget Statements, 15, 17, 18, 94, 100
and performance measurement, 101
see also deliverables; key performance indicators
pregnancy advisory statements on alcohol products, 6
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primary industries
food standards for, 39–41
see also eggs and egg products; meat and meat products; raw (unpasteurised) milk products; seed sprouts
regulatory impact analyses, 61
print and electronic media
use of, 77
priorities and performance 2010–11, 17–19
procedures for assessing applications, 116–20
see also general procedure – applications or proposals; major procedure – applications or proposals; minor
procedure – applications or proposals
processing aids
safety of, 7
Program 1.1, 17, 18, 19
project management
review, 50
proposals
new and old procedures, 25–7
reasons for delays in consideration of, 30–2
proposals prepared see applications received and proposals prepared
Protiviti
audit provider, 101
public awareness campaigns, 78
public health, 41–2, 88
FSANZ and, 7, 9
see also Consumer and Public Health Dialogue
public health and safety, 41–9
Public Health Nutrition Agencies Forum in New Zealand, 72
Public Register
of documents for applications and proposals, 174–5
publication of applications and submissions, documents of public interest and documents released
under Freedom of Information requests, 9, 68, 76, 93
publications see current publications
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
safety of, 43–4, 53
Q
Quads Food Safety Regulatory Economics Working Group, 63
Quads Social Research Coordination Group (QSRCG), 63
workshop, 63
qualitative deliverables, 18
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qualitative indicators, 19
quantitative deliverables, 19
quantitative indicators, 19
quantitative sports foods consumer survey, 60
Question Time Briefings (QTBs), 98
R
radionuclides
potential dietary exposure to from food imported from Japan, 6, 9, 22, 45, 64
raw drinking milk
health risk, 7
raw (unpasteurised) milk products, 7, 40
regulatory impact analyses, 61
see also Standard Development Committee for Raw Milk Products
recalls see food recalls
Regulation of Infant Formula Products
Policy Guideline on, 33, 115
regulatory analysis, 61
regulatory impact analyses
primary production area, 61
regulatory impact statements, 24
regulatory standards, 22–65
highlights, 22–3
objectives, 22
outcomes, 22
strategic imperative, 22
Retailers and Manufacturers Liaison Committee
members, 126–7
review and research
documents, 175
Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy, 6, 38
reviews of food standards
requested by Ministerial Council, 28, 120
risk analysis process, 11–12, 23–4, 54
Risk Assessment Branch, 89
risk management
food safety standards in the Food Standards Code, 88
regulatory analysis and, 61
risk management (corporate), 101
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Risk Management Standard, 73
Roberts, Dr David, 192–3
S
salmonella contamination
recall, 48
Sampling design and survey administration guide, 50
Sanitarium
visit to, 78
science evidence base, 53–7
Science Strategy 2010–15, 53–4
Scientific Advisory Group for Epidemiology
members, 127–8
scientific publications, 171–2
seaweed
survey of levels of iodine in, 8, 53
survey of levels of iodine in beverages enriched with, 51
2nd Assessment Report, 119
seed sprouts, 7, 41
regulatory impact analyses, 61
Senate Community Affairs Committee
inquiries into proposed legislation, 98
participation in inquiries of, 92
Senate Estimates Committee, 98
appearances before, 92
senior management, 89–90
see also Executive
Service Charter, 92, 96
SharePoint 2010 environment, 80, 82–3
sibutramine
in weight loss products, 46
Smith, Philippa, 8, 98, 189
social media
use of, 7, 9, 68, 69, 76
Allergy Alert notifications, 8
in relation to Japan nuclear incident, 5
Social Research Panel, 61
social sciences see consumer and social sciences advice and research
Social Sciences Expert Advisory Group, 50
members, 128
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sodium/salt
survey of levels of in food, 8
soy flour
peanut in
recall, 46
soy-based infant formula
survey of genetically modified ingredients in, 52
speaking engagements, 183–7
sports foods and sports drinks see formulated supplementary sports foods and sports drinks;
quantitative sports foods consumer survey
sprouts see seed sprouts
staff attraction, development and retention, 83–5
see also staff professional development; staff retention rates
staff exchange with jurisdictions
case study, 60
Staff Forum, 81, 82
Staff Long Term Service certificates, 88
staff professional development, 81
staff retention rates, 81
Staff Rewards and Recognition Scheme, 88
staff survey, 81
staff workload, 81
staffing statistics, 83–5
stakeholder engagement see citizen and stakeholder engagement
stakeholder relationships, 67–78
highlights, 67
objectives, 67
outcomes, 67
strategic imperative, 67
stakeholders and regulatory partners, 70–5, 95–6
Standard Development Committee for Eggs and Egg Products
members, 129–30
Standard Development Committee for Meat and Meat Products
members, 130–1
Standard Development Committee for Raw Milk Products
members, 128–9
Standards Australia
memorandum of understanding with, 75
see also joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Risk Management Committee
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standards development, 34–41
improving outcomes, 50–1
Standards Development Work Plan, 25–8, 30
Standards Management Officer, 116
Standards New Zealand see joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Risk
Management Committee
steviol glycosides
safety of, 35, 57
Stockwell, Dean, 90
strategic and corporate planning, 100–1
strategic imperatives, 22, 94, 101
accountability, 92
objectives, 92
people and organisational capability, 80
regulatory standards, 22
stakeholder relationships, 67
Strategic Internal Audit Plan, 99
Strategy Map 2009–12, 15, 94, 194
Streets
visit to, 78
surveillance
dietary exposure assessments and, 57
surveys of safety of food, 8
T
Taiwan
presence of phthalates in food and beverages from, 64
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
consultations with, 75
timeframes for paid applications, 30–2
toxicological research
on nanoscale materials, 37
toxicological testing
and data requirements for safety assessment of enzyme processing aids, 50–1
transparency, 93, 116
Trevisan, Luisa, 88
tutin
interim maximum level of in honey, 22
safety of, 44
Twitter site, 5, 68, 69, 76
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U
undeclared allergens in products, 8
non-compliant labelling, 48, 49
peanut, 46
University of Wollongong
hosting of nutrition and dietetics undergraduate students from, 60
urgent applications or proposals, 27
US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)
and safety of steviol glycosides, 35
User Guides, 167
V
voluntary schemes
and regulatory standards, 23–4
W
Web 2.0 reforms, 83
website, 5, 9, 76, 78, 167
information on food-related health risks, 54
information on making applications, 116
Nutrition Panel Calculator on, 56
weight loss products
recall of
containing oleander seed, 9, 46
containing sibutramine, 46
use of pharmaceuticals in, 64
Wellington Emergency Management Office, 100
Wellington office
development of disaster recovery plan for, 92, 100
Williams, Associate Professor Peter, 8, 99, 193
Work Plan see Standards Development Work Plan
workplace diversity plan, 87
Workplace Harassment Policy, 87
see also bullying and harassment
Workplace Wellness Program, 87
World Bank
and Food Safety Cooperation Forum, 65
World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Food Contamination Monitoring, 64
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World Health Organization (WHO)/Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), 63
case study: workshop on food emergencies, 63
see also Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Joint Expert Committee on
Food Additives
World Health Organization (WHO) Global Environment Monitoring System/Food Contamination
Monitoring and Assessment Program (GEMS/Food), 64
World Organisation of Animal Health
and a country’s BSE risk status, 42
World Trade Agreements on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and Technical
Barriers to Trade, 62
World Wide Web, 5
see also internet
Wright, Brian, 88
Y
Yates, Dianne, 8, 99, 193
yellow oleander, 46
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