(1) The Chief Health Officer has the powers and functions conferred or imposed on him or her by or under this Act.
(2) In particular, the Chief Health Officer has the following functions in relation to the administration of this Act:
(a) to take measures to ensure that this Act and the Regulations are complied with;
(b) to provide advice or recommendations to the Minister concerning possible changes to this Act or the Regulations –
(i) that the Chief Health Officer considers appropriate or necessary; or
(ii) that are proposed for consideration by Food Standards Australia New Zealand.