The Centre’s Vision is to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand remains a global leader in safe food production through science and innovation, enriched by mātauranga Māori.
RESEARCH PARTNERS
The Centre’s research partners produce internationally recognised food safety science. To find out more about our science partners click here
INDUSTRY MEMBERS
The Centre is supported by a wide representation of food producing, processing and retailing companies and associations. Find out more here
THE SCIENCE
The NZFSSRC research programme is comprised of:
NZFSSRC FACILITATED DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY SCIENCE PLAN FOR AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Access the plan here
The plan contains four priority Science Themes with which co-funded projects must align:
Improving consumer and food server’s food safety practices
Cost effective, faster, smarter detection of food safety hazards
Understanding and reducing known food risks
Identifying emerging food safety risks
STRATEGIC GOALS
View our full strategic planBe a trusted, independent and credible provider of food safety knowledge and research.
Develop practices, technologies and knowledge that will contribute to reduce foodborne illness.
Identify, prioritise and respond to research needs for emerging food safety risks.
Support and contribute to the food safety science and research needs, aspirations and interests of Māori businesses and communities.
Enhance Aotearoa/New Zealand’s international reputation as a leader in food safety research.
Ensure that food safety research activities in Aotearoa/New Zealand are well coordinated and in alignment with the national food safety research plan.
Enhance, build and develop national capability, collaborations and capacity to undertake high quality food safety research.
Work closely with research organisations receiving government funds that support ’stretch’ science.