Calls for submissions on carbon monoxide in fish processing
08 January, 2013FSANZ is calling for submissions on a proposal to clarify the permissions in the Food Standards Code on the use of carbon monoxide (CO) in fish processing. CO is used to treat the dark muscle tissue of fish such as tuna to turn the flesh bright cherry red. This can make the fish look fresher than it actually is.
PAC.NZ releases Code of Practice Version 2
21 December, 2012In response to changes since the first launch of the Code of Practice for Packaging Design, Education and Procurement, PAC.NZ has released Version 2 of the Code.
Pineapple import decision prompts ministerial argument
21 December, 2012A decision on importing pineapples has prompted an argument between the federal and Queensland Ministers for Agriculture, with John McVeigh calling Joe Ludwig a “coward” and Ludwig accusing McVeigh of failing to understand Australia’s biosecurity system.
Comments invited on NZ MPI shelf-life guide
20 December, 2012The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries has released a revised and updated information booklet for the food industry - A Guide to Calculating the Shelf-Life of Foods.
Processing 100 times faster for compliant importers: DAFF
19 December, 2012Importers who comply with biosecurity requirements can have their goods released up to 100 times more quickly than those who don’t comply, DAFF has said.
Winemakers welcome tax changes
14 December, 2012Winemakers now have something new to drink to. New laws to the Wine Equalisation Tax Rebate have been passed, which will reportedly ensure its integrity.
Health claims standard a “regressive step”, says AFGC
14 December, 2012New regulation on nutrition content and health claims will result in unnecessary costs, discourage innovation and reduce trade competitiveness in the food processing sector, claims the AFGC.
Australian Beverages Council responds to AMA calls for caffeine restrictions
11 December, 2012The Australian Beverages Council, on behalf of the country’s energy drinks industry, has responded to the AMA’s calls for greater regulations on energy drinks.
AFGC welcomes new anti-dumping laws
07 December, 2012The Federal Government’s decision to establish and Anti-Dumping Commission has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
Sustainable, ethical, collaborative: AFGC launches Sustainability Commitment
04 December, 2012The Australian Food and Grocery Council has launched its Sustainability Commitment, which sets clear objectives, targets and metrics on water, energy, packaging and sustainable sourcing.
DAFF releases Imports Compliance Statement
28 November, 2012DAFF has released an importer compliance plan that it says will enable importers to make informed decisions while ensuring goods destined for our shores meet stringent biosecurity requirements.
Health-focused trademarks mislead shoppers, says Choice
23 November, 2012Consumer watchdog Choice has criticised some food manufacturers for using brand names that imply naturalness and healthiness when their products are anything but.
Self-regulation a failure, says OPC
14 November, 2012The Obesity Policy Coalition has slammed Australia’s self-regulatory system for food marketing, saying it has “resolutely failed” to protect children from junk food advertising.
Brewers Association opposes CDS
12 November, 2012The Australian Brewery Association has spoken out in opposition to the proposed national container deposit scheme, suggesting it unfairly puts pressure on beverage producers and consumers.
Call for submissions on cost recovery for health claims applications
12 November, 2012FSANZ has released consultation papers on proposed cost recovery arrangements for health claims applications and proposed changes to its Application Handbook.
