Food Act 2003

The Minister may establish advisory committees to assist the Food Authority in the exercise of its functions.

An advisory committee is to consist of members appointed from persons having expertise in one or more of the following areas—

the food industry,

public health,

the interests of consumers,

the enforcement of food legislation.

In addition, the Minister may appoint as members of an advisory committee persons having expertise in nutrition, toxicology, microbiology and food technology and such other persons as the Minister considers have appropriate expertise, qualifications or experience as will enable them to make a valuable contribution to the advisory committee.

The Minister may determine the term of office and remuneration of members and the procedure of an advisory committee.