FSANZ tables mandatory iodine fortification (31-Aug-2006)
Government ministers have tabled compulsory iodine fortification of food following the re-emergence of iodine deficiency in Australia and NZ.
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NZ bread manufacturers await folate mandate (3-Aug-2006)
NZ is edging closer to requiring food manufacturers to add the vitamin folate to bread to reduce birth defects, but the move has been criticised by manufacturers.
NZ is edging closer to requiring food manufacturers to add the vitamin folate to bread to reduce birth defects, but the move has been criticised by manufacturers.
AIFST delegates get a taste of wellbeing (5-Jul-2006)
DELEGATES at the 39th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated (AIFST) Convention, which is being held July 9 – 12 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, will get to sample cuisine from the best selling CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet book.
DELEGATES at the 39th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated (AIFST) Convention, which is being held July 9 – 12 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, will get to sample cuisine from the best selling CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet book.
Too much benzene (28-Jun-2006)
Trace benzene was found in more than half the beverage products tested in a recent Australian study, and at up to four times the WHO’s benchmark level, prompting Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to ask Australian beverage makers to review existing and newly formulated products.
Trace benzene was found in more than half the beverage products tested in a recent Australian study, and at up to four times the WHO’s benchmark level, prompting Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to ask Australian beverage makers to review existing and newly formulated products.
Country of origin labelling not extended (9-May-2006)
The eighth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council elected not to extend country of origin labelling (CoOL) of packaged products containing two or less fruit and/or vegetables.
The eighth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council elected not to extend country of origin labelling (CoOL) of packaged products containing two or less fruit and/or vegetables.
Country of origin costs outweigh benefit (8-May-2006)
The cost of undertaking country-of-origin labelling in Australia would far outweigh the benefits to Australians, argues a new report from Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
The cost of undertaking country-of-origin labelling in Australia would far outweigh the benefits to Australians, argues a new report from Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Water with a side of fluoride (12-Apr-2006)
Packaged water consumers may soon have the choice to buy fluoridated brands. Fluoride is commonly added to toothpaste, as it is believed to help strengthen tooth enamel, however, when used in large quantities may be toxic.
Packaged water consumers may soon have the choice to buy fluoridated brands. Fluoride is commonly added to toothpaste, as it is believed to help strengthen tooth enamel, however, when used in large quantities may be toxic.
Red meat with a carbon monoxide chaser (20-Mar-2006)
Red meat with a carbon monoxide chaser
Red meat with a carbon monoxide chaser
Health claims comment extended (7-Feb-2006)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has extended to 31 March the period for comment on new proposals for a health claims standard that would allow disease risk reduction claims on food labelling.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has extended to 31 March the period for comment on new proposals for a health claims standard that would allow disease risk reduction claims on food labelling.
Un-packaged food spared COOL changes (24-Jan-2006)
Recent changes to the Country of Origin Labelling Standard (COOL) will mainly affect un-packaged food items, according to the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA).
Recent changes to the Country of Origin Labelling Standard (COOL) will mainly affect un-packaged food items, according to the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA).
Fortified drinks hurdle passed (22-Dec-2005)
After three and a half tortuous years, the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) Board have finally approved a Standard for the production of fortified water based beverages.
After three and a half tortuous years, the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) Board have finally approved a Standard for the production of fortified water based beverages.
Research on nutrition, health and related claims (21-Dec-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has completed three research projects to assist in developing a new standard for nutrition, health and related claims and to provide baseline data on the use of nutrition, health and related claims prior to the new standard being put in place.
FOOD Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has completed three research projects to assist in developing a new standard for nutrition, health and related claims and to provide baseline data on the use of nutrition, health and related claims prior to the new standard being put in place.
Changing public attitudes towards GM foods (16-Dec-2005)
ONCE upon a time it used to be a reasonably simple task to just ask people if they would or wouldn’t eat Genetically Modified (GM) foods – and that would be a fair indicator of what you wanted to know. Unfortunately that doesn’t work so well any more.
ONCE upon a time it used to be a reasonably simple task to just ask people if they would or wouldn’t eat Genetically Modified (GM) foods – and that would be a fair indicator of what you wanted to know. Unfortunately that doesn’t work so well any more.
Benchmark research on the poultry meat industry (16-Dec-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is preparing to implement a new standard in Chapter 4 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is preparing to implement a new standard in Chapter 4 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Freshly squeezed juice gets safety tick (16-Dec-2005)
A microbiological survey in Victoria has shown that freshly squeezed juices, when prepared and handled properly, are safe for the consumer.
A microbiological survey in Victoria has shown that freshly squeezed juices, when prepared and handled properly, are safe for the consumer.
Comment open on raft of food regulations (13-Dec-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published details of changes that it is considering to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - regulations that govern the composition, labelling and safe handling of food.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published details of changes that it is considering to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - regulations that govern the composition, labelling and safe handling of food.
New country of origin food labelling standard announced (12-Dec-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced the new country of origin food labelling standard for Australia. The standard will come into full force for unpackaged fruit, vegetables, nuts and seafood products in six months time, for unpackaged pork products in 12 months, and for packaged goods in two years time.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced the new country of origin food labelling standard for Australia. The standard will come into full force for unpackaged fruit, vegetables, nuts and seafood products in six months time, for unpackaged pork products in 12 months, and for packaged goods in two years time.
New standard for food labelling (9-Dec-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has gazetted the new Country of Origin Food Labelling Standard for Australia.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has gazetted the new Country of Origin Food Labelling Standard for Australia.
Comment open on draft health claims standard (29-Nov-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) released a draft food standard on nutrition, health and related claims about food for public comment. FSANZ’s general manager food standards Melanie Fisher said the proposed standard would assist consumers to make healthier food choices and may encourage the development of healthier food products.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) released a draft food standard on nutrition, health and related claims about food for public comment. FSANZ’s general manager food standards Melanie Fisher said the proposed standard would assist consumers to make healthier food choices and may encourage the development of healthier food products.
Green light for calcium in drinks, food (1-Nov-2005)
FOOD and beverage manufacturers can add calcium to fruit and vegetable juices, drinks, soups and savoury biscuits, following recent approval by the New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council.
FOOD and beverage manufacturers can add calcium to fruit and vegetable juices, drinks, soups and savoury biscuits, following recent approval by the New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council.
Government backs Country of Origin Labelling (28-Oct-2005)
The Australian Government will support the standard on country of origin labelling referred to the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council at its upcoming meeting on 28 October, 2005.
The Australian Government will support the standard on country of origin labelling referred to the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council at its upcoming meeting on 28 October, 2005.
Comment open on proposed changes to food code (6-Oct-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released details of changes it is considering to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – food regulations designed to protect consumers and ensure that manufacturers provide adequate information to the buying public.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released details of changes it is considering to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – food regulations designed to protect consumers and ensure that manufacturers provide adequate information to the buying public.
Door opens for Roquefort cheese (27-Sep-2005)
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Christopher Pyne has announced a Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) amendment to the Food Standards Code that permits the sale of Roquefort cheese. “The approval covers only the sale of Roquefort raw milk cheese made under specific conditions in France,” he said.
Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Christopher Pyne has announced a Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) amendment to the Food Standards Code that permits the sale of Roquefort cheese. “The approval covers only the sale of Roquefort raw milk cheese made under specific conditions in France,” he said.
Genetically modified food publication launched (19-Aug-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has release a new publication on genetically modified food called GM Foods. “One of the greatest influences science has on our day-to-day lives is through the food we eat,” Parliamentary secretary for health and ageing Christopher Pyne said.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has release a new publication on genetically modified food called GM Foods. “One of the greatest influences science has on our day-to-day lives is through the food we eat,” Parliamentary secretary for health and ageing Christopher Pyne said.
AFGC welcomes country of origin labelling (17-Aug-2005)
THE Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed a proposal on country of origin labelling from Food Standards Australia New Zealand. “We will study this document carefully and respond to the government on the issues raised,” AGC chief executive Dick Wells said.
THE Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed a proposal on country of origin labelling from Food Standards Australia New Zealand. “We will study this document carefully and respond to the government on the issues raised,” AGC chief executive Dick Wells said.
Australian preservative intake at acceptable levels: study (15-Aug-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released the results of the 21st Australian Total Diet Survey (ATDS) of preservatives in food. The ATDS annually monitors Australia’s food supply for pesticide residues, contaminants, nutrients, additives and other substances.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released the results of the 21st Australian Total Diet Survey (ATDS) of preservatives in food. The ATDS annually monitors Australia’s food supply for pesticide residues, contaminants, nutrients, additives and other substances.
Country of origin labelling on the table (15-Aug-2005)
THE Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council will consider the final country of origin labelling proposal at a meeting in Sydney on October 28. “I will be pursing closer identification of the origins of unpackaged imported foods and would encourage the state governments to do the same at the ministerial council,” parliamentary secretary for health and ageing Christopher Pyne said.
THE Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council will consider the final country of origin labelling proposal at a meeting in Sydney on October 28. “I will be pursing closer identification of the origins of unpackaged imported foods and would encourage the state governments to do the same at the ministerial council,” parliamentary secretary for health and ageing Christopher Pyne said.
Findings on food preservatives (9-Aug-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released the results of the 21st Australian Total Diet Survey (ATDS) of preservatives in food.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released the results of the 21st Australian Total Diet Survey (ATDS) of preservatives in food.
Clock ticking on regulatory reviews (3-Aug-2005)
Regulatory approval for new product launches are likely to threaten marketing plans and profit opportunities. Ron Cossen writes for FOOD.
Regulatory approval for new product launches are likely to threaten marketing plans and profit opportunities. Ron Cossen writes for FOOD.
Bottled water that’s up to the level (18-Jul-2005)
As the largest growing beverage worldwide, bottled water manufacturers are rapidly growing in numbers.But as a packaged food product like any other, bottled water is in constant need of safety controls to ensure superior quality for consumers.
As the largest growing beverage worldwide, bottled water manufacturers are rapidly growing in numbers.But as a packaged food product like any other, bottled water is in constant need of safety controls to ensure superior quality for consumers.
FSANZ approves iodine sanitation (5-Jul-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Ioteq’s Isan technology to be used within the food-processing sector. The system uses iodine instead of chlorine for food sanitation.
FOOD Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Ioteq’s Isan technology to be used within the food-processing sector. The system uses iodine instead of chlorine for food sanitation.
Fast food news from FOOD magazine (27-Jun-2005)
Fast food news from FOOD magazine
Fast food news from FOOD magazine
FSANZ must implement change: Food Assist director (23-Jun-2005)
Speaking at the recent Food Laboratory Seminar and Workshop in Melbourne, Ron Cossen, a director of Food Assist, agreed with Ministerial Council that there are a number of impediments affecting Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s ability to expedite new or amended Standards.
Speaking at the recent Food Laboratory Seminar and Workshop in Melbourne, Ron Cossen, a director of Food Assist, agreed with Ministerial Council that there are a number of impediments affecting Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s ability to expedite new or amended Standards.
Consumers have right to know on imports: health official (17-May-2005)
PARLIAMENTARY Secretary for Health, Christopher Pyne, has welcomed media and public interest in the development of new food labelling regulations. “Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is in the process of developing a food standard to regulate Country of Origin Labelling to replace temporary provisions in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code,” he said
PARLIAMENTARY Secretary for Health, Christopher Pyne, has welcomed media and public interest in the development of new food labelling regulations. “Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is in the process of developing a food standard to regulate Country of Origin Labelling to replace temporary provisions in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code,” he said
Country of origin labelling under scrutiny (16-May-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is carefully considering Country of Origin Labelling amid concerns from governments, consumers, producers and industry following the period of public consultation. FSANZ considers that Country of Origin Labelling is about consumers having the right information about where their food is coming from and is committed to having this information readily available.
FOOD Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is carefully considering Country of Origin Labelling amid concerns from governments, consumers, producers and industry following the period of public consultation. FSANZ considers that Country of Origin Labelling is about consumers having the right information about where their food is coming from and is committed to having this information readily available.
Country of origin could be anyone's guess: ACA (6-May-2005)
“AUSTRALIAN consumers will be the biggest losers if the food regulator’s proposed country of origin labelling standard is introduced,” said the ACA’s food policy officer, Clare Hughes. In a submission made to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the Australian Consumers’ Association says that the proposed changes fail to provide Australian consumers with meaningful information about the origin of their foods and are likely to increase consumer confusion.
“AUSTRALIAN consumers will be the biggest losers if the food regulator’s proposed country of origin labelling standard is introduced,” said the ACA’s food policy officer, Clare Hughes. In a submission made to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the Australian Consumers’ Association says that the proposed changes fail to provide Australian consumers with meaningful information about the origin of their foods and are likely to increase consumer confusion.
FSANZ considers changes to food code (31-Mar-2005)
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) invites comment on proposed changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
FOOD Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) invites comment on proposed changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
On-farm safety targeted (31-Mar-2005)
Farmers and produce processors are now under the watchful eye of food safety regulators. Jamie Wade reports for FOOD Magazine.
Farmers and produce processors are now under the watchful eye of food safety regulators. Jamie Wade reports for FOOD Magazine.
Moves to reduce acrylamide (31-Mar-2005)
FSANZ is liaising with the Australian food industry to encourage and support them to examine ways in which manufacturing practices might be changed to reduce acrylamide formation in foods.
FSANZ is liaising with the Australian food industry to encourage and support them to examine ways in which manufacturing practices might be changed to reduce acrylamide formation in foods.
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