NZFSSRC Industry Members include organisations from the dairy, meat, poultry, seafood and horticulture sectors. Membership provides access to world-class, industry-focused food safety research.

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Emerging Risks Identification System

ERIS focuses scientific research to reduce the impact of future risks to industry

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Access to research co-funding

Access up to 50% co-funding on eligible research projects

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Networking

Connect with industry leaders, expert researchers, and regulators

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Access to expert advice

Access expert support and advice when you need it

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Workshops and events

Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and stay informed on the latest food safety research and industry trends

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Sector taskforce meetings

Address industry-specific challenges and collaborate on targeted research that directly benefits your sector

WHY JOIN THE CENTRE

We can contribute up to 50% co-funding for eligible food safety research projects. Our membership provides more than just financial support; it connects you to specialist expertise, collaborative research opportunities, and a trusted national network of industry, researchers, Māori, and government partners.

As a member, you are part of a centre recognised nationally and internationally for its leadership in food safety science, supporting research, knowledge sharing, and advice that strengthens the safety of Aotearoa New Zealand’s food supply.

Explore the full range of membership benefits in the table below.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Member support
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Free short enquiries (1 hour max) 3 per year
Preferential rates 1
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Networking opportunities
Updates on topical issues
Use of the NZFSSRC logo
Industry Leadership Group & Sector Task Force Membership
Project Co-ordination & Management
Access to research co-funding 2
50%
35%
20%
Enhanced project management by negotiation 3
Project cost
No management fee
User pays
+ 5% fee
User pays
+ 8% fee
Disaster/crisis response
Consultancy & Advocacy 4
User pays
No management fee
User pays
+ 5% fee to each service
User pays
+ 8% fee to each service
Funding advice
Strategic advice on food safety science and research
Food safety science programme support
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Technical assessment (e.g. annual visits)
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Funding co-ordination & advice on external funding options
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Advocacy services relating to food safety science and research
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Food safety programme
Access to Emerging Risk Identification Service (ERIS) outputs
Programme outputs and reports, and project summaries
On request (may cost)
Training & Awareness
Annual Symposium (registration fee required)
Workshops (registration fee)
Webinars (free online)
In house training
User Pays
No management fee
User pays
+ 5% fee
User pays
+ 8% fee
Advanced insights 5
User Pays
No management fee
User pays
+ 5% fee
User pays
+ 8% fee

1 Discount for Gold members on selected services & priority registration e.g. workshops, annual symposium
2 Collaborative research projects attract research co-funding at the highest service level of those industries participating
3 Contingent on the size and complexity of each project (agreed at the outset)
4 One off services available at a fixed rate ($ per hour) or a packaged rate
5 For example further explanation of ERIS outputs or preparing sector specific intelligence reports

Non-members may access other discretionary services for a 15% fee per service applied to the cost of the service.

Our current Industry Members can be found here

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership of the NZ Food Safety Science and Research Centre is structured to accommodate businesses of all sizes. NZFSSRC membership fees are tailored to maximize the value for members. Fees are determined based on:

YOUR ORGANISATION'S ANNUAL TURNOVER

Organisation size and annual turnover
Baseline membership fee
Small
(Turnover <$0.6B)
$2,000
Medium
(Turnover $0.6-5B)
$12,500
Large
(Turnover >$5B)
$30,000
Other
Negotiated
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SERVICE LEVEL

Choose Gold, Silver or Bronze, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for all.

Service level
Membership fee
Gold
$20,000
Silver
$12,000
Bronze
$1,000

CONTACT

For more information on the benefits of becoming a member of the Centre please email us at