New Appointments to FSANZ Announced
One new appointment and two extended appointments to the board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) were announced today by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Brett Mason.
Senator Mason said the expertise and experience of the new and extended appointees would ensure that public health, science and technology, and consumer affairs continued to be strongly represented on the FSANZ board.
``Dr Pamela Williams is a new appointment to the board,’’ Senator Mason said.
``As a former lecturer on consumer rights she will bring considerable knowledge of this field and Australian consumer-affairs policy to the board.
``Dr Laurence Eyres and Associate Professor Peter Williams have been re-appointed for three years and four years respectively. Both members have made a valuable contribution to date and their reappointment will help maintain an appropriate balance of skills and experience on the board.
``These appointments have been made after consultation with the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council,’’ he said.
FSANZ is the food regulatory authority in Australia and New Zealand.
Biographical details of the three appointees is attached.
Media contact: Carolyn Martin +61 2 6277 3756
New and extended appointments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand board
Dr Pamela Williams
Dr Williams has a broad knowledge of Australian consumer rights and consumer affairs policy. She lectured on consumer rights and responsibilities at several institutions, including the Deakin University.
Dr Williams is honorary secretary and health advisor to the National Council of Women of Victoria, chairs the Community Advisory Committee of Southern Health and the Steering Committee for Consumer Recruitment, Development and Support at Southern Integrated Cancer Service.
Dr Laurence Eyres
Dr Eyres main expertise is in food science. His research and professional speciality is in quality assurance, and researching and developing food products, particularly oils and fats. He has worked in industry for more than 30 years and brings a food technology, industry and New Zealand perspective to the board.
Associate Professor Peter Williams
Dr Williams has an extensive background in public health, food science, food allergies, human nutrition and food safety. He is a senior lecturer in nutrition and dietetics in the Department of Biomedical Science at Wollongong University, and leads the regulatory affairs work of the National Centre of Excellence in Functional Foods. He was previously director of Scientific and Consumer Affairs at Kelloggs for three years, and earlier was chief dietitian and food services manager at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. A/Prof Williams served for two years as president of the Dietitians' Association of Australia from 2001. He has also served on National Health and Medical Research Council reviews of the dietary guidelines for Australia and recommended nutrient intakes, as well as being a committee member of the Heart Foundation's Pick the Tick program.
Senator Mason said the expertise and experience of the new and extended appointees would ensure that public health, science and technology, and consumer affairs continued to be strongly represented on the FSANZ board.
``Dr Pamela Williams is a new appointment to the board,’’ Senator Mason said.
``As a former lecturer on consumer rights she will bring considerable knowledge of this field and Australian consumer-affairs policy to the board.
``Dr Laurence Eyres and Associate Professor Peter Williams have been re-appointed for three years and four years respectively. Both members have made a valuable contribution to date and their reappointment will help maintain an appropriate balance of skills and experience on the board.
``These appointments have been made after consultation with the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council,’’ he said.
FSANZ is the food regulatory authority in Australia and New Zealand.
Biographical details of the three appointees is attached.
Media contact: Carolyn Martin +61 2 6277 3756
New and extended appointments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand board
Dr Pamela Williams
Dr Williams has a broad knowledge of Australian consumer rights and consumer affairs policy. She lectured on consumer rights and responsibilities at several institutions, including the Deakin University.
Dr Williams is honorary secretary and health advisor to the National Council of Women of Victoria, chairs the Community Advisory Committee of Southern Health and the Steering Committee for Consumer Recruitment, Development and Support at Southern Integrated Cancer Service.
Dr Laurence Eyres
Dr Eyres main expertise is in food science. His research and professional speciality is in quality assurance, and researching and developing food products, particularly oils and fats. He has worked in industry for more than 30 years and brings a food technology, industry and New Zealand perspective to the board.
Associate Professor Peter Williams
Dr Williams has an extensive background in public health, food science, food allergies, human nutrition and food safety. He is a senior lecturer in nutrition and dietetics in the Department of Biomedical Science at Wollongong University, and leads the regulatory affairs work of the National Centre of Excellence in Functional Foods. He was previously director of Scientific and Consumer Affairs at Kelloggs for three years, and earlier was chief dietitian and food services manager at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. A/Prof Williams served for two years as president of the Dietitians' Association of Australia from 2001. He has also served on National Health and Medical Research Council reviews of the dietary guidelines for Australia and recommended nutrient intakes, as well as being a committee member of the Heart Foundation's Pick the Tick program.