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ALAC
DESCRIPTION: The Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand (ALAC) was established in 1976 by Act of Parliament, following a report by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Sale of Liquor. The Commission recommended establishing a permanent council whose aim was to encourage responsible use and minimise misuse. Our viision is a New Zealand drinking culture that supports the moderate use of alcohol so that whänau and communities enjoy life, free from alcohol harms
KEY WORDS: We will know we are on track when New Zealanders share responsibility for:
minimising harm that results from alcohol misuse in our communities, families and whänau
a culture where all aspire to moderate consumption and reject drunkenness, or choose abstinence if that is best for them
widespread understanding of the harms associated with the misuse of alcohol
supporting the measures that control the environments where alcohol is consumed
ensuring that those who do have problems with alcohol consumption will have access to appropriate support and treatment for themselves, their whänau, families and communities.
Business.govt.nz
DESCRIPTION: Business.govt.nz - the New Zealand government website that brings together free resources, tools and information to help people start, manage and grow their business. The information and tools on this site are designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses, and the people who advise and support them. Business.govt.nz is managed and maintained by the Ministry of Economic Development (MED).
KEY WORDS: Business.govt.nz provides free access to a wide range of resources. It acts as a gateway to government and private sector business information, news and services. On the site there are practical resources and links to information to help business owners and managers start, manage, grow or exit their businesses, and deal with the day-to-day challenges they face. Business.govt.nz also covers a wide range of Government rules and regulations affecting businesses in New Zealand in information on how businesses can meet their compliance requirements.
ERMA New Zealand
DESCRIPTION: The Environmental Risk Management Authority was established under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996. "To protect the environment and the health and safety of people and communities by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances and new organisms." The Authority's main role is to make decisions on applications to import, develop, or field test new organisms; or to import or manufacture hazardous substances. ERMA New Zealand's main aim is to support the Authority in its decision making role to meet the purpose of the HSNO Act in a way which allows New Zealanders' to benefit from the use of New Organisms and Hazardous Substances.
KEY WORDS: HSNO, hazardous substances, organisms, protection, authority, agency
ESR
DESCRIPTION: ESR is a leader in the provision of research and consulting related to public health, environmental health and forensic science.
KEY WORDS: ESR, food safety, food forensics, consulting, HACCP, science, research, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, chemistry, microbiology, pesticides, food supply, environmental health, public health, communicable disease, foodborne illness, pathogens, shellfish, mussels, oysters, virus, aquatic, marine, water quality, freshwater, regulatory, contamination, hazards, health, interpretation, investigation, expert witness, toxins, algae, risk assessment, glass fragments, heavy metals, fungal toxins
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
DESCRIPTION: Food Standards Australia New
Zealand (FSANZ) is an independent
statutory established by the Food
Standards Australia New Zealand Act
1991. Working within an integrated
food regulatory system involving the
New Zealand Government and the
governments of Australia and its States
and Territories, we set food standards
for the two countries. FSANZ works in
partnership with the New Zealand Food
Safety Authority. At FSANZ we develop the Australia New
Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) which
controls the use of ingredients, processing aids,
colourings, additives and vitamins in foods.
The Code also specifies the compositional
requirements of some foods (for example, dairy,
meat and beverages), and sets out which novel
food ingredients, food additives and processing
aids may be used in the food supply. Labelling
standards for both packaged and unpackaged
food, including specific mandatory warnings or
advisory labels, claims on foods and nutritional
information, are also our responsibility.
KEY WORDS: We develop food standards for both countries
in consultation with other government agencies
and stakeholders having regard for food
regulatory policies which are endorsed by the
Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation
Ministerial Council (which includes the
New Zealand Minister for Food Safety) and
other committees. This process ensures a
harmonised approach to food regulation.
In New Zealand we do not have responsibility
for food handling, residue limits for agricultural and veterinary products or primary production; these areas are covered by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority.
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
DESCRIPTION: MAF Biosecurity New Zealand is the division of MAF charged with leadership of the New Zealand biosecurity system. It encompasses facilitating international trade, protecting the health of New Zealanders and ensuring the welfare of our environment, flora and fauna, marine life and Maori resources.
We have around 1000 full time and part-time staff, based across New Zealand and overseas. They include vets, scientists, quarantine inspectors, directors, managers, administrators, advisers, Detector Dogs and their handlers, analysts, investigators, legal experts, policy makers, communicators, strategist and business services staff.
KEY WORDS: MAF, biosecurity, quarantine, imports, trade, inspectors,
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
DESCRIPTION: Our main role is to create an environment that promotes good and accurate information flows between suppliers and consumers so that consumers can transact with confidence.
Develop consumer policy including consumer protection, product safety and weights and measures
provide appropriate, accurate and accessible information, education and advice for consumers and businesses on consumer laws and issues
investigate unsafe consumer products
provide advice on consumer representation, including a consumer representation nomination service to government departments and agencies
administer a range of consumer legislation
enforce the Weights and Measures Act 1987.
We are part of the Ministry of Economic Development.
KEY WORDS: consumer protection, product safety, Weights and Measures Act, education and advice, consumer laws, rights, consumer representation, legislation,
Ministry of Fisheries
DESCRIPTION: The Ministry of Fisheries’ (MFish) works to ensure that fisheries are used in a sustainable way and that we have a healthy aquatic ecosystem. That way, all New Zealanders can get the best value from this resource.
We do this in three main ways:
•researching fisheries
•managing the process for access or allocation of fisheries
•ensuring that those who use these resources comply with the legislation and regulations.
KEY WORDS: MAF, MFish, Ministry of Fisheries, fishing industry, fisheries management,
Ministry of Health
DESCRIPTION: The Ministry of Health aims to ensure that the health and disability support system works for all New Zealanders.
The Ministry of Health provides policy advice to the Government on nutrition, including breastfeeding. It ensures that its policies, programmes and health education resources relevant to nutrition have a sound technical basis that is reviewed and updated eg, the Ministry's work on nutrition is integrally linked to the Healthy Eating Healthy Action strategy and implementation, and forms part of the Healthy Eating Healthy Action technical policy base.
The Ministry also collects and maintains food consumption and food composition databases by conducting national nutrition surveys, and funding services to promote healthy eating and physical activity.
Working across Government, with the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), NGOs and internationally is also part of our work.
KEY WORDS: MoH, health, nutrition, health of older people, obesity, Healthy Eating Healthy Action, HeHa,
Ministry of Research, Science & Technology (MoRST)
DESCRIPTION: Our main responsibilities are to: 1. Manage the Government's research, science and technology (RS&T) investment;
2. Provide policy advice on RS&T issues;
3. Encourage innovation and commercialisation of scientific and technological knowledge and ideas; 4.
Collaborate with other government organisations where RS&T intersects with their work.
In all our activities, we work towards our major outcome of getting measurable benefits from New Zealand's investment in research, science and technology.
KEY WORDS: Research, science, technology, MoRST, policy, advice, RS&T, CRI's, Ministry of Science & Innovation
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