Our Mission
To provide members with support and direction on all matters pertaining to importing foods and beverages, to work with government on developing manageable and effective regulation and policy for the food and beverage importing industry and to champion the value of imported food and beverages by adding diversity to our rich nation.
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Message from the FBIA President: |
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After the association's lobbying for so many years for a system that would recognise an importer’s own control systems and procedures for Imported Foods, the first agreement based on the Food Import Compliance Agreement model is now underway. Both the importer concerned and the AQIS team that is driving this project are extremely satisfied with the trial period and both have recommended its continuance. The FBIA will continue to work with AQIS and other agencies to monitor and promote these important arrangements promoted by the FBIA.
Neil Brand
A copy of the detailed President's Report is available to members in the Members Area of this website. |
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Next FBIA Members' Meeting |
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Canberra, 28-29 May 2009 The Association will be meeting in Canberra on Friday, 29 May 2009. At the meeting, there will be a range of speakers from the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service, Biosecurity Australia and Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The meeting will be held at the Griffin Business Centre, Kingston, Canberra. Accommodation has been reserved at the Griffin Appartments for the night of Thursday, 28 May 2009. On the night of Thursday, 28 May 2009, the Association will be hosting a dinner to which all attendees are invited. Other meetings in 2009 will be held on 17 September (Melbourne) & 19 November (Sydney). For further details on meetings, please contact Tony Beaver on 03 9639 3644. |
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The Association welcomes its newest members: Guzzardi Fine Foods & Great Ocean Product Holdings. |
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FBIA well represented on key consultative bodies. |
The association maintains important representation on relevant committees and forums involving government, business and other industry bodies. Representation assists the association in providing members with "first-hand" knowledge of up-coming changes and to influence government in the way it regulates imports. To view a list of these committees:
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To view our latest membership brochure, click here |
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