Monday, 10 June

Codex Australia World Food Safety Day Symposium - Online Option

To mark UN World Food Safety Day, join us for a day of discussions and insights on emerging food safety challenges and industry innovation.

By Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Date and time

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 4:30 PM - 8:45 PM PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Arrival and coffee/tea

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Symposium Opening

Rozie Gilbert, Facilitator

Adam Fennessy, Secretary DAFF

Opening address by Adam Fennessy, Secretary, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Future of Food - Australian and global context

Dr Rose Roche, CSIRO Ag2050 Project Lead

DAFF and CSIRO have collaborated to co-design a series of plausible future scenarios for Australia's farming systems in 2050. This CSIRO keynote describes Ag2050's foresighting and how it is an enabl...

10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Industry perspectives - Innovation and food safety

Ann McDonald, Australian Meat Processors Corporation

Gerard McMullen, Nat. Working Party on Grain Protection

Showcase of how the meat and grains industries are playing key roles in shaping future approaches to food safety

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Tea

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Panel - Emerging food safety and trade considerations

Sandy Cuthbert, CEO FSANZ

Nadia Bouhafs, Climate Policy, DAFF

Ellen Buckle, AgriFutures Australia

Anna Somerville, Export Standards, DAFF

Discussion of the implications related to the scene-setting futures above and the showcased innovative approaches to food production and processing.

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Industry perspectives - Preparedness

Dr Alison Turnbull, IMAS/SafeFish

Stewart Davey, Dairy Australia/DEAP

Dr SP Singh, Central Coast Primary Industries Centre

Showcase of how the seafood, dairy and horticulture sectors are preparing for future and emerging food safety challenges.

12:20 PM - 12:50 PM

Panel - Multilateralism and preparing the world for the unexpected

David Garner, International Organisations, DAFF

Anna Somerville, Export Standards, DAFF

Sam Hamilton, Acting Deputy Chief Vet

Laura Timmins, Trade and International, DAFF

Discussion of the importance of what the multilateral system - FAO/WHO/Codex/WTO/Quadripartite - can do to harmonise and support trade, e.g. through setting standards for emerging issues.

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

Summary and close

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Networking lunch

About this event

4 hours 15 minutes

Codex Australia World Food Safety Day Symposium

Welcome to this Codex Australia World Food Safety Day Symposium, where we will explore key emerging themes in food safety, food regulation and trade in Australia and internationally!

In today's interconnected world, the unexpected can have far-reaching impacts on food safety and trade. Proactive measures and collaborations are taking place across government and industry to safeguard our food systems against unforeseen challenges. Through a series of presentations and discussions, delve into the strategies and innovations that are setting the groundwork for a safer, more reliable food supply chain. The role of international standard-setting in this food safety context cannot be overstated, with Australia's active engagement in Codex and other multilateral fora crucial for shaping global food safety and trade policies.

This event is your opportunity to learn about the latest trends, dive into discussions, and network with like-minded professionals passionate about ensuring safe food for all. Don't miss this chance to be part of a global effort to promote food safety!

Livestreaming is available if you cannot attend in person. We will share more details about the program in coming weeks.

Organised by

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry