FSANZ Response to the Review Recommendations
In May 2008, an international expert was invited to undertake a review of FSANZ’s safety assessment procedures for genetically modified (GM) foods. The aim of this review was to assess FSANZ’s performance in the assessment of GM food safety against international best practice and to identify areas for enhancement. The …
Across Australia, reputable advertising and marketing companies are operating according to the Food and Beverage Code when advertising and marketing foods and beverages.
This Code has been adopted by the AANA (Australian Association of National Advertisers) and it’s members as part of advertising and marketing self-regulation. The object of this Code is to ensure that advertisers …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released the Food Labelling Guide in June. It is intended to provide grocery and food manufacturers with information about the laws and actual guidelines on making claims and representations on any food / beverage labels, packages and advertisements.
“It’s essential that food and grocery manufacturers understand their legal obligations …
FSANZ INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON FOOD SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR PRODUCTION
OF SEED SPROUTS (Australia only)Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today invited individuals and organisations with an interest in the regulation of food to provide information and comment on a proposal to develop measures to maximise seed sprouts safety.
The proposal is considering the development of a …
In Australia, the Heart Foundation Tick is well recognised as showing foods that meet strict health limits, and it is known that consumers purchase these foods based on the Tick being on the label.
There has been some discussion overseas about having a symbol on the label for products containing any of the recognised food allergens. …