Protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s reputation for world-leading food safety

The New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre (NZFSSRC) was established to harness the best of scientific expertise from across industry, government and research providers.

Our aim is to provide an internationally credible science base for decision-making in public health and the food industry. Our work focuses on better ways of detecting hazards in the food production chain and reducing the risk of food-borne illness to consumers.

Consumers

As the Centre develops over time, research outcomes and news items will become available. Advice on food safety can be found here.

Industry

Current NZFSSRC Industry Investors are Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ), Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Zespri. Their investment provides them with access to world-class, industry-focused research capability in the area of food safety. We welcome enquiries from interested industry sectors. The NZFSSRC also undertakes fee-for-service research. Contact us to discuss your research needs.

Researchers

The NZFSSRC is a collaboration of seven research organisations, Massey University, the University of Auckland, The University of Otago, ESR, Plant & Food Research Ltd, AgResearch and the Cawthron Institute. The NZFSSRC science strategy is based on a capability matrix. Further information about our science can be found here.

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New Director NZFSSRC Announcement

Following an extensive search and recruitment process, we are delighted to advise that Dr Catherine McLeod will be commencing in the role of Director, New Zealand Food Safety Science and Research Centre as of 23 September. She will take up the role on a full-time basis and will be based in Nelson.

The Centre welcomes the Poultry Industry Association as a member

The Centre is pleased to announce that the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) has become one of the first industry members to sign up with the Centre under the new funding regime.

Videos of 1 July 2019 Annual Symposium presentations available now

The Centre's annual symposium in Christchurch, on 1 July, comprised a rich menu of presentations on global and national food safety science, focusing on developments with whole genome sequencing, and emerging risks and opportunities. It includes a statement by Chair Kevin Marshall about the outcome of the Centre's mid-term re

Protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s reputation for world-leading food safety

Research | News:

New Director NZFSSRC Announcement

The Centre welcomes the Poultry Industry Association as a member

Videos of 1 July 2019 Annual Symposium presentations available now

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