Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops, reviews and maintains food standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to protect public health and safety, provide a framework in which the food industry can operate effectively and support informed consumer choice. This includes setting regulatory requirements for the use of food ingredients, processing aids, additives, colours, vitamins and minerals, establishing risk‑based labelling requirements (such as mandatory warnings and advisory statements), promoting harmonisation of food standards between Australia and New Zealand and with international standards, and coordinating national food incident responses and food recalls in partnership with state and territory governments in Australia.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
12
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
L4 15 Lancaster Place
MAJURA PARK ACT 2609
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Robyn Kruk AO | 1 March 2026 | 31 May 2026 |
| Member | Dr. Palatasa Havea OZNM | 26 June 2023 | 25 June 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Edwin (Roscoe) Taylor | 20 March 2023 | 19 March 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Meika Foster | 14 August 2024 | 13 August 2028 |
| Member | Prof. Lisa Houghton | 14 August 2024 | 13 August 2028 |
| Member | Mr. Craig Sahlin | 8 October 2024 | 7 October 2028 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Prof. Anna Rangan | 13 January 2026 | 12 January 2030 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Dr. Sandra Cuthbert | 31 March 2022 | 31 March 2027 |
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