Evaluation Framework for the Food Regulation System

This framework supports the systematic evaluation of activities and initiatives across the Australia New Zealand food regulation system. It promotes the use of evaluation to inform decision-making, strengthen accountability and support continuous improvement.

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Strategy or framework
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Description:

The framework provides a common approach to planning and prioritising evaluations across the Australia New Zealand food regulation system.

It explains:

  • the purpose and scope of evaluation across the system
  • how intervention logic and theories of change can support evaluation
  • process, impact and value-for-money evaluation
  • factors for prioritising evaluation projects
  • key considerations for undertaking evaluations, including stakeholder involvement, independence and data
  • how the system can monitor and strengthen its evaluation maturity.

The framework applies broadly to system activities and initiatives, including policy development, food standards, implementation, incident responses and non-regulatory approaches. It does not apply to enforcement action against specific individuals or businesses.

An evaluation plan template is included to support the planning and governance of individual evaluation projects.