Food

Food.jpgACCI Stands For:
A vibrant,Competitive
& Innovative,Food Sector

That capitalises on Australia's strengths
including,natural assets,well-trained
workforce & strong research & development skills

Policy Principles:

  • A food regulatory system that focuses on protecting human health and safety but which
    does not act as a disincentive to food industry growth and investment
  • State, Territory and the Commonwealth governments to consolidate responsibility for food
    regulation and policy development in a single Commonwealth Department (where this Minister
    maintains executive responsibility for the operation of FSANZ) and single Departments at a
    State and Territory level to encourage a more streamlined food regulatory environment so
    that the food industry is not burdened with duplication, inconsistencies and competing aims
  • A single Commonwealth Department which has a strategic national role to play in the
    development of food regulation and policy settings and state and territory Departments
    which agree to deliver nationally agreed standards and uniform food safety compliance
  • An outward looking food industry that is able to take advantage of global growth opportunities
    and is focused on high value added product
  • A commitment to develop the human capital of the food industry including through research,
    education and training
  • The application of the principles of sustainable development to the food manufacturing industry
  • Utilising environmentally sound technologies that are clean, efficient and sustainable wherever
    appropriate
  • Recognise that innovation and the implementation of new technologies by the food industry
    will improve competitiveness
  • Promotion of a regulatory environment that encourages innovation in the food manufacturing
    sector and therefore export opportunities for high value added products
  • Integration of food industry policy with regional development goals. The food industry is one
    of Australia’s most significant employers in regional and rural Australia. ACCI believes that
    any food policy must encourage the promotion of increasing employment and business
    opportunities in regional Australia as a means of developing and maintaining prosperity
    in the regions.