Australia New Zealand Food Authority
ANZFA
1996 – 1 July 2002
Previously National Food Authority (1991–1996). Renamed Food Standards Australia New Zealand in 2002.
Bi-national statutory authority that developed joint food standards for Australia and New Zealand, including the joint Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and coordinated food recalls.
Names over time
- National Food Authority1991–1996
- Australia New Zealand Food Authority1996–2002
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand2002–present
How it came into existence
Created in 1996 when the National Food Authority Amendment Act 1995, commenced by proclamation, continued the National Food Authority as the Australia New Zealand Food Authority and renamed its Act, implementing the Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand concerning a Joint Food Standards System signed in December 1995.
Legislation: Australia New Zealand Food Authority Act 1991
How it ended
Renamed Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 1 July 2002 under amendments that also renamed its Act the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991.
Main functions
- Joint Australia and New Zealand food standards
- Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
- Food labelling and composition standards
- Coordination of food recalls
- Food safety risk assessment
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Health and Ageing.
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