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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) administers legislation covering: food for sale in New Zealand primary processing of animal products and official assurances related to their export exports of plant products and the controls surrounding registration, and use of agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines. NZFSA is the New Zealand controlling authority for imports and exports of food and food-related products.
MAF has been closely monitoring the situation in Japan following the 11 March earthquake to ensure food imports from Japan to New Zealand are safe and suitable.
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The expertise of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) principal toxicology adviser John Reeve has been recognised with his appointment to an international scientific review committee that determines the toxicity of a range of elements commonly found in our food supply.
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A new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) survey has shown no human health implications from antimicrobial resistance in New Zealand food-producing animals and fresh produce.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is reminding food businesses in Christchurch that water used in coffee machines needs to be pre-boiled due to Monday's quakes.
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MAF has been closely monitoring the European outbreak of Escherichia coli (E.
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MAF is monitoring the outbreak of Escherichia coli in Europe closely.
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An ongoing MAF investigation into Kiaora New Zealand, marketers of Heitiki infant formula, has cleared the company of food safety and export regulations concerns.
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MAF has been closely monitoring the emergency situation in Japan following the destructive 11 March earthquake to ensure food imports from Japan to New Zealand are safe and suitable.
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is actively monitoring the emergency situation in Japan, and in particular the safety of food imports from Japan to New Zealand.
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New Zealand imports very little food from Japan.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is reminding food businesses in Christchurch that the city-wide boil water notice also applies to coffee machines.
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An outstanding camembert fought off fierce competition to take out the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) sponsored Champion New Cheese Award at the Cuisine NZ Champions of Cheese Awards.
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CHRISTCHURCH — MAF (Food Safety) has issued this advice to protect people from foodborne illnesses in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake. For further emergency information go to http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/ (External website)
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A new study commissioned by MAF has put the economic cost of the major foodborne infections in New Zealand last year at $162 million – almost twice the figure calculated five years ago.
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) will relaunch its industry-focused website on 27 January.
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AUCKLAND CITY — A New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) operation to check the sourcing of chicken sold in Auckland restaurants and takeaway bars has produced pleasing results.
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KAIAPOI — Whitebaiters continue to fish Canterbury rivers contaminated with sewage despite being warned by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) and the Police.
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) plans to run a trial on several sheep processing chains.
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CANTERBURY — The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has issued this advice to protect consumer from foodborne illnesses in the wake of this morning’s South Island earthquake.
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is throwing its weight behind this year’s Māori Language Week, which is dedicated to Te Mahi Kai – The Language of Food.
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Results from a New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) study looking at chemical residues in fresh, unwashed produce has found no health or food safety concerns.
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The world’s big guns of food safety will be in Auckland for two days in September for the New Zealand Food Safety Authority’s 2010 conference.
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People all around the world have enjoyed caffeine in various forms for centuries.
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is confirming its advice to parents and caregivers that energy drinks and energy shots containing caffeine are not for children and young teenagers, following completion of a risk profile on caffeine.
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New Zealanders spend far too much time in the bathroom from food poisoning, and they blame the wrong person, according to new consumer research commissioned by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).
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Fresh Zone Fruit Mince Pies 6Pk.
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The way New Zealand works to keep our seafood safe to eat by the world’s consumers has been showcased during a high-level Chinese delegation’s two-week visit with the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has released the latest findings from its Imported Food Monitoring Programme.
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The Government has announced a proposal to amalgamate the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), in a move that recognises that New Zealand’s animal, plant and food based economy needs a new cohesive approach, with a single risk management framework covering human, animal and plant life and health and associated risks to the environment.
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With the full set of results from this year’s Total Diet Study in hand, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) says the average Kiwi diet poses no safety concerns from chemical residues or contaminants.
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