Binational Food Industry Dialogue

The Binational Food Industry Dialogue (BFID) provides an opportunity for FSANZ to engage in ongoing dialogue with retailers, manufacturers and peak bodies. The objective is to improve information sharing on common issues of interest, provide industry perspectives on prospective areas of standards management, enhance industry understanding of FSANZ processes, and share information and collaborate on matters arising from significant food incidents.

The BFID consists of the following members and government representatives:

Members

Aldi

Arnott's

Australian Beverages Council

Australian Dairy Products Federation

Australian Food and Grocery Council

Australian Industry Group

Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)

Bega

Coles

Dairy Australia

Danone

Fonterra

Food and Beverages Importers Association

Foodstuffs New Zealand

Freshcare

Independent Food Distributors Australia

Kraft Heinz

Metcash

National Retail Association

Nestle Australia

New Zealand Food and Grocery Council

New Zealand Beverage Council

Restaurant and Catering industry Association

Sanitarium

Unilever

Woolworths

Government representatives

Australian Department of Agriculture, Forest and Fisheries

Australian Department of Health and Aged Care

Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation

Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand