Consumer affairs issues and food safety

Core agencies for consultation on consumer affairs issues and food safety: Consumer Affairs (Ministry of Economic Development), New Zealand Food Safety Authority (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)

Other Agencies

Areas of Interest

Agriculture and Forestry

Production of food issues

Customs

Duties and consumer protection measures at the border

Environment

Genetically modified organisms, eco-labelling issues

Foreign Affairs and Trade

International obligations, trade policy, Food Safety Australia and New Zealand, consumer protection measures

Health

Food safety, unsafe products, medicines and medical devices, dietary products

Research, Science and Technology

Research into food safety, expert scientific advice