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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) plays an important role in shaping global food standards, leading Australia’s participation in several key international committees within the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex).
Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Codex develops international food standards and codes of practice to protect consumer health, ensures fair food trade practices, and encourages coordination between governments and organisations.
While the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) manages Australia’s engagement with Codex overall, FSANZ leads our work on a number of highly specialised technical committees.
These include Codex committees on food hygiene, food additives, contaminants in food, and nutrition and foods for special dietary uses.
FSANZ recently expanded its leadership role, taking charge of Australia’s representation at the Codex Committee on Food Labelling.
Through its work on these critical committees, FSANZ helps shape international food standards that support safe and more transparent global food systems. Our Codex work also helps ensure Australia’s food safety practices align with global benchmarks.
To find out more about Australia’s Codex involvement, visit the DAFF website.