MPI calls for public consultation on NAIT scheme regulations
10 August, 2012The New Zealand MPI has released a discussion paper on proposed regulations governing the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) scheme.
FSANZ invites submissions on chemical levels in bottled water
07 August, 2012FSANZ is calling for submissions on an application relating to WHO limits for chemicals in packaged water in the Food Standards Code.
Australia’s big food retailers voice support for GS1 Recallnet
02 August, 2012Four of Australia’s largest food retailers have voiced their support for GS1 Recallnet and urged their partners to register to use the portal.
TGA reaches final decision on DMAA
02 August, 2012The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made its final decision on DMAA scheduling.
DAFF invites submissions on imported NZ potato proposal
31 July, 2012DAFF has issued a statement regarding the proposal to import potatoes from New Zealand for processing.
New welfare code for meat chickens in NZ
26 July, 2012New standards relating to the welfare of meat chickens came into effect in New Zealand today.
ProductRecallnz goes live in New Zealand today
23 July, 2012ProductRecallnz goes live in New Zealand today. More than 100 companies have registered for the online tool and developer GS1 New Zealand expects hundreds more to register soon.
No health claims allowed on sugary, salty and fatty foods, forum decides
23 July, 2012The Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation met on Friday to discuss general-level health claims in the draft Standards for Nutrition, Health and Related Claims.
Zebra Chip disease threatening Australian potato industry
20 July, 2012A potato disease that causes yield losses of up to 50% is threatening the Australian potato industry, AUSVEG claims.
ADF welcomes National Food Plan but calls for action
19 July, 2012The ADF has welcomed the National Food Plan, but says more needs to be done to ensure supermarkets pay dairy farmers a fair price for milk.
Ready-to-eat meats recalled following Listeria detection
19 July, 2012Following the detection of Listeria in ready-to-eat meat products from Bay Cuisine, the New Zealand MPI has overseen the voluntary recall of the products.
Consultation on National Food Plan green paper begins
18 July, 2012Consultation on the National Food Plan green paper commenced yesterday, beginning with a series of public forums. Consultation ends on 30 September.
Pepe’s Ducks in trouble over ‘open range’ claims
12 July, 2012Australian duck meat producer Pepe’s Ducks is facing prosecution by the ACCC over claims that it has misrepresented the way it raises its ducks.
This little piggy went to market: Canada’s pork subsidies cause problems in the TPP
12 July, 2012Canada’s pork subsidies have caused issues following the recent decision to include Canada in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Industry to work with government on nutrition claims labelling system
11 July, 2012A new regulatory system about nutrition health and related claims on food labels is being developed by the food industry, the government and other stakeholders.
