AFGC Member Debrief - FSANZ Binational Food Industry Dialogue
AFGC Member Debrief - FSANZ Binational Food Industry Dialogue
Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Online
12:00pm to 1:00pm AEST
This webinar provides AFGC members with insights from the latest BFID meeting, ensuring you stay informed on key regulatory and policy developments impacting the food industry. It’s an interactive session where you can ask questions directly to AFGC and nominated BFID observers.
Topics covered at the meeting included:
- Update on FSANZ Applications and Proposals (see Dashboard) and ‘2030 Roadmap’
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing activities
- NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
- UPF discussion
Ducan Craig
Director, Health, Trade Regulatory Affairs
Australian Food and Grocery Council
Dr Duncan Craig is the Director of Nutrition and Regulation at the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
He leads the AFGC’s work on nutrition policy, regulation and science, helping members deliver safe, high-quality food and grocery products to Australian consumers.
Duncan brings expert knowledge across food science, policy development, trade and regulatory systems in Australia and overseas.
He has held senior roles at Food Standards Australia New Zealand, including Principal Microbiologist, and with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (now the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry).
Duncan also represented Australia as Counsellor (Agriculture) at the Australian Embassy in Beijing, strengthening international collaboration in food and agriculture.
Leanne Batcheldor
Senior Food Regulatory Manager
Kellogg's Australia
Leanne Batcheldor is a Senior Food Regulatory Manager at Kellogg’s with over four decades of experience across nutrition, food science, product innovation, and regulatory frameworks spanning a wide range of food categories.
She is passionate about delivering safe, nourishing, compliant foods and ensuring the Australian regulatory environment remains scientifically robust, future‑focused, and supportive of both consumer needs and industry’s ability to innovate and deliver foods people love to choose.
Chelsea Cunard
Scientific
& Regulatory Affairs Manager
Mars
Food & Nutrition
Chelsey Cunard is the Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager at Mars Food & Nutrition Australia, bringing a strong background in regulatory compliance, advocacy, and quality assurance. She is passionate about working collaboratively across industry and government stakeholders to promote healthier food choices and practical regulatory solutions.