Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses
Intended Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives
| Intended Impacts, Outcomes or Objectives of Appropriations | Appropriations |
|---|---|
| End outcomes: Economy Sustainable economic growth and increased prosperity for New Zealanders. Healthier New Zealanders. Intermediate outcomes: Expected medium-term consequences of MAF's involvement in the economy, with people, or on the environment Improved safety and suitability of food. Sustained and enhanced market access. Enhanced economic relationship with Australia. Reduced overall compliance burden. Healthier and safer food decisions made by informed consumers. | New Zealand and Australian Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty |
Note - For further information on the intended impacts, outcomes and objectives of the non-departmental other expense appropriation, please see the Statement of Intent for the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty (NDOC) (M33)
Scope of Appropriation
This appropriation is limited to the development of joint food standards, codes of practice, and guidance material for Australia and New Zealand by Food Standards Australia New Zealand in accordance with the Joint Food Standards Setting Treaty.
Expenses
| 2011/12 | 2012/13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted $000 | Estimated Actual $000 | Budget $000 | |
| Total Appropriation | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
Expected Results
| 2011/12 | 2012/13 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgeted Standard | Estimated Actual Standard | Budget Standard | |
Completion of Ministerial Responses | |||
| Ministerial Council members are required to respond to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) notification of proposed changes to the Food Standards Code within 60 days. The response process involves briefing the Minister on the proposal changes and recommending a New Zealand response. | |||
| Percentage of annual work programme completed within agreed time-frames | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Percentage of joint food standards applications and/or proposals that are responded to within agreed timeframes established by FSANZ | 100% | 100% | 100% |
