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Statement of Strategy 2015-2020

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Table of ContentsForeword

Introduction – who we are and what we do

Statement of Strategy 2015-2020

Vision and Values

Strategic Priorities and Objectives

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ForewordSafe Food Production Queensland (SFPQ) provides certainty about food safety across the food supply chain through a science and risk-based regulatory framework. This gives consumers

environment that sustains economic growth.

The potential threats to food safety remain; keeping them under control is key and is a responsibility shared by industry, consumers and regulatory organisations.

of our diverse range of overseas markets, aswell as our consumers in Australia. SFPQ is the regulatory body in Queensland that is charged with maintaining food safety standards in the

SFPQ is well regarded nationally for itscontribution to Australia’s food safety network

standards. The Agency continues to identify

safety issues whether these issues arise locally

SFPQ’s regulatory activity is harmonised with national and international standards giving

burden on business. Initiatives in the SFPQ

requirements while encouraging greater awareness

go further.

Through our work with industry consultative

We recognise that to achieve SFPQ’s overall

consumers of Australian food abroad, a strategy

Queensland food safety arena is required. This

ever-changing global and national food scene.

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IntroductionWho we are and what we do

SFPQ was created through the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 (the FPS Act) and is a statutory body responsible for regulating food safety in the primary production and processing sectors. SFPQ is the equivalent of a small enterprise with 40 FTE’s and is directly accountable to an expertise-based Board reporting to a Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries.

go further.

Through our work with industry consultative

We recognise that to achieve SFPQ’s overall

consumers of Australian food abroad, a strategy

Queensland food safety arena is required. This

ever-changing global and national food scene.

oversees monitoring of food safety controls.

that food in Queensland and consumers are safe.

Science remains at theheart of SFPQ’s work to develop and improve standards for all consumers and suppliers.

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Safe Food Production Queensland Statement of Strategy 2015-2020

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Safe Food Production Queensland Vision and Values

Vision•

Queensland is safe and suitable.

• Consumers, both at home and

trust in the integrity of the food safety control system and that the highest

the agri-food sector.

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at the heart of every accredited food business in Queensland.

• Recognition as a credible and

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integrity

•our clients and the community

• Fairness and equity

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Strategic Priorities and ObjectivesSFPQ’s strategic direction for 2015-2020 involves three strategies that address the

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The three strategic priorities are to:

Strategic Priority 1

Ensure the Queensland food safety system

improving

Strategic Priority 2

Work in partnership with all stakeholders in the food chain to facilitate compliance with food standards

Strategic Priority 3

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Strategic Priority 1Ensure the Queensland Food Safety System is

management and enforcement decisions. SFPQ will use an evidence base

• To ensure that risk management decisions are based on sound evidence

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• To engage with other agencies and work in collaboration with industry in delivering food safety

Key Objectives

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The aim is to identifyand accurately assess risks using an evidence-based approach.

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• SFPQ is recognised nationally and internationally as a reliable source of food safety advice

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To achieve this we will:

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Strategic Priority 2

Standards

dialogue with all concerned.

SFPQ will engage with these sectors at many levels to reinforce the message of

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Key Objectives

trust in the Queensland regulatory system

risk communication and dialogue with all concerned.

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• global benchmarks

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• SFPQ is recognised by the food industry as adding value to business

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To achieve this we will:

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Strategic Priority 3

and Delivers Value for Money

the challenge for SFPQ is not only to maintain the same level of standards and

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Success Indicators

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Risk Risk Risk

Actions Actions Actions

Contamination by disease-causing microorganisms like Salmonella, E-coli, Listeria,

• Food safety schemes

• Accreditation, auditsand assessments

• On farm management

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Persistence and/or contamination by disease-causing microorganisms

and viruses due to

hygiene and facility cleaning.

hygiene and cleaning allow

• Food safety schemes

• Accreditation, auditsand assessments

• Research

•recalls

• Animal welfare training inabattoirs

• Consultation

• Food safety schemes

• Accreditation, auditsand assessments

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• Monitor food and

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Risk Risk

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control, hygiene and

and allow them to increase.

• Food safety schemes

• Accreditation, auditsand assessments

• Training and education

• Monitor labels

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• Food regulation

• Consultation

• Domestic standards

• Collaborates with DoAand FSANZ

• Facilitate foreign countryreviews

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cross contamination, understanding of labelling,

and/or allow them to increase.

• Food safety schemes

• Accreditation, auditsand assessments

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