Iodine Expert Working Group

This work forms part of an ongoing review of priority NRVs, overseen by the Steering Group comprising representatives from NHMRC, the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care, and the New Zealand Ministry of Health.

Members of the Iodine Expert Working Group were selected to ensure appropriate expertise in the specific nutrient, general nutrition and dietetics, nutrient deficiency and toxicity, statistics and modelling, systematic reviews, monitoring nutritional status and setting and implementing NRVs.

For further information see Committees advising on the review of Nutrient Reference Values.

Terms of reference

NHMRC has established the Iodine Expert Working Group to support the review and update of the iodine Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand (NRVs). This work forms part of an ongoing review of priority NRVs, overseen by a Steering Group comprising representatives from NHMRC, the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care, and the New Zealand Ministry of Health.

The Iodine Expert Working Group will:

1. Advise on the scope of the review of iodine NRVs, with consideration given to:
   • the currency, accuracy and relevance of the existing iodine NRVs
   • relevant international NRVs developed since the existing NRVs
   • members' expertise and knowledge of current evidence
   • any other information deemed relevant by NHMRC.
2. Advise on the application of the Methodological framework for the Review of Nutrient Reference Values¹ to the review.
3. Advise on the evaluation of evidence to inform revisions to the iodine NRVs, ensuring compliance with the 2016 NHMRC Standards for Guidelines and International best-practice.
4. Advise on updates to the iodine NRV recommendations, including:
   • developing proposed iodine NRV recommendations
   • advising on the implications of revised recommendations
   • advising on key stakeholders to be included in consultation activities
   • addressing feedback received during consultation and expert review.

¹ Australian Government Department of Health. Methodological Framework for the Review of Nutrient Reference Values. Canberra. Commonwealth of Australia; 2020, or as varied by the Steering Group to reflect emerging best-practice.

The Iodine Expert Working Group will report to the Steering Group.

Appointments to the Iodine Expert Working Group will conclude on 31 December 2025.

Members

Member information and disclosure of interests (declarations)

NHMRC asks all committee members to document their interests for consideration by a CEO delegate prior to being appointed to the committee. Members are asked to update their interests during the term of their appointment or as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the interest or that there has been a change in the nature or extent of the interest. Members are asked to consider perceived interests as well as actual interests. A summary of the interests declared by each member is provided within the declarations (below).