Imported Food

The following information has been provided by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and is forwarded for your attention.

“The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is working with the Department of Health to provide greater assurance that imported food is safe. The work will look into the management of imported food to strengthen the ability to identify, respond to and manage food safety risks. We are seeking your assistance to distribute the message about the survey along with the link to the survey itself, as broadly as possible to your constituents/members.

The survey will collect quantitative information including the frequency and type of imports, compliance with the Imported Food Inspection Scheme, supply chain assurance you have in place and the traceability of food.

Participation is anonymous and all information collected will be confidential. The survey, being run by Colmar Brunton, takes less than 20 minutes to complete. The survey closes on 3 May 2016.

By completing the survey you will help inform a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) which will include an analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposed reform options.

The survey is the first step in helping us better understand and measure implications for food importers of proposed reforms.

Additional information about the survey and a link to it can be found on the department’s website or click here to access the survey.

For further information, please contact the Imported Food Reform section or call the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources on 1800 900 090.”