Coles is a bad egg, says Humane Society
04 March, 2013The Humane Society International has branded Coles’ changed free-range standard an attempt to “dupe” consumers and “hijack the business of genuine free-range egg producers”.
AMA calls for tighter alcohol regulation
25 February, 2013The alcohol industry’s self-regulation has failed, the AMA has said, with the industry involved pushing to “lure young people into early and potentially harmful drinking patterns”.
Restrict ‘substantial transformation’ definition, says Australian Made Campaign
22 February, 2013Country of origin labelling in Australia leaves a great deal to be desired, but the Greens’ proposed bill is not an acceptable alternative, the Australian Made Campaign has said.
CoOL bill threatens Australian jobs, AFGC claims
18 February, 2013The Greens’ Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) bill jeopardises Australian export opportunities and food manufacturing jobs, the Australian Food and Grocery Council claims.
Antidumping commission established
11 February, 2013The Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare has introduced legislation to establish the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission, which will commence operation on 1 July 2013.
‘Un-Australian’ abattoir convicted of lamb substitution
11 February, 2013A New South Wales abattoir has been added to the NSW Food Authority’s Name and Shame register after being convicted of large-scale lamb substitution.
Uncle Tobys breakfast cereals first major range to pass new health claims nutrient criteria
05 February, 2013The Standard for Nutrition, Health and Related Claims became law on 18 January 2013. The Standard creates stricter controls about on-pack nutrition content claims and health claims and restricts the use of health claims to just those foods and beverages which meet specific levels of both positive and less desirable nutrients, measured in the nutrient profiling scoring criterion.
Food safety website for fresh produce industry
22 January, 2013The recently launched Fresh Produce Safety - Australia & New Zealand website was established as part of a major project to identify priorities for fresh produce safety research and to raise awareness of the challenges and importance of enhancing current safety practices.
Diabetes Council welcomes new labelling laws
22 January, 2013The Australian Diabetes Council (ADC) has welcomed the introduction of the new Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims, which became law on 18 January 2013.
Consultation on the draft Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
22 January, 2013The Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on the draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
Nutrition and health claims standard becomes law
21 January, 2013Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims has become law, effective from 18 January 2013. The Standard regulates nutrition content claims and health claims on food labels and in advertisements.
New standards proposed for Food Chemicals Codex
18 January, 2013Standards for stevia sweeteners, caffeine and krill oil are among the latest proposed revisions for the Food Chemicals Codex. The USP is inviting comments on the proposals.
Ecolabelling growth to continue in 2013
15 January, 2013The number of ecolabels in the food industry will continue to increase in 2013, but the mushrooming number of ecolabels could have adverse implications, according to Organic Monitor.
New information page on NZ imports available
11 January, 2013A new information page on importing food from New Zealand is now available on the DAFF website.
Bonsoy class action widens to include manufacturer and distributor
09 January, 2013More than 600 Australians have joined a class action against companies associated with Bonsoy soy milk. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has extended the statement of claim to include the manufacturer and exporter, as well as the brand owner, Spiral Foods.
