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New Zealand to merge food safety body into ministry

Bakeryandsnacks.com (26/03/10) reported that David Carter (Agriculture and Biosecurity minister) has announced plans to merge the New Zealand Food Safety Authority back into the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, 3 years after the risk assessor and risk manager were split out. This move is to be formalised on 1st July and operational by December. It is thought that the merger will better align these key functions which support the Government economic growth goals as they are key to growth and productivity of New Zealands primary industries and assist in meeting international trade requirements for these products. Formed in 2002 and independent since 2007, NZFSA has shared responsibility for food safety in New Zealand with Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ). It aims to protect New Zealanders’ health and safety and facilitate commerce and international market access. It long list of roles includes ensuring food produced, exported and imported by New Zealand is safe, and provides input into FSANZ, implements policy, and represents New Zealand at international forums.

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