2026 Regulatory & Digital Transformation: Brian Witherspoon
Brian Witherspoon is the Director of Policy and Engagement at Safe Food Production Queensland, specialising in food regulation, policy development and digital transformation across the food industry.
Food safety regulation in Queensland is evolving, with new technology and data creating opportunities for a more responsive and risk-based approach. In this session, Brian Witherspoon and Rick Jacobson from Safe Food Production Queensland explore the organisation’s future regulatory delivery framework, including how food safety risk, business characteristics and compliance performance will help shape regulatory oversight. They will also provide an update on Safe Food’s digital transformation, including its new digital platform, enhanced data and reporting capabilities, and the future use of predictive modelling. This presentation offers valuable insight into the changing regulatory landscape and what these developments may mean for Queensland food businesses.