New international standards, codes of practice and guidelines
14 July, 2009The Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted more than 30 new international standards, codes of practice and guidelines to improve worldwide food safety and protect the health of consumers including parameters for the testing and monitoring of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meals.
Closer food safety links between NZ and UK
07 July, 2009The New Zealand Food Safety Authority and the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency have signed an arrangement that fosters better links between the two organisations.
Food recall rates stable in Australia
06 July, 2009Australian Food and Grocery Council research shows that the number of food-related recalls in Australia has remained stable, with an average number of 52 recalls per year, since 2005.
First step for ISO standard on recall of unsafe products
05 June, 2009The first meeting of the ISO project committee that will develop an International Standard providing a code of good practice for establishing, implementing and managing efficient, flexible and responsive consumer product recall programs including corrective actions has taken place.
Food ministers progress food labelling
04 May, 2009The thirteenth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council considered a number of strategic policy and food standards issues.
GS1 global extends GS1 DataBar deadline
14 April, 2009GS1 has extended the deadline by which retailers must be able to scan GS1 DataBar from 2010 to 2014.
International quality management standard
01 April, 2009 byThe International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the revised standard ISO 9001:2008, Quality management systems.
NZFSA certification standard goes global
26 March, 2009The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business has released an international electronic certification standard built on work by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. The electronic certification will provide government-to-government assurances about the safety of imported and exported food, replacing the paper certificates traditionally issued to help clear products at borders.
ACMA’s 4 W ruling a win for EPC/RFID
19 January, 2009The use of RFID devices up to 4 W of power between the 920 to 926 MHz band has been approved in Australia. This will lead to improved efficiencies and greater ROI for companies wanting to use EPC/RFID systems in their supply chain.
Approval sought for cholesterol-lowering food ingredient in fruit juice
22 December, 2008Coca-Cola South Pacific is seeking approval for the use of phytosterols, derived from vegetable oils, in fruit juice and fruit juice drinks. FSANZ has invited public comment with the final date for submissions 11/2/2009.
Strengthening food safety in Europe
13 November, 2008A cooperation agreement signed in Brussels will advance scientific cooperation and the development of international standards in the fields of food and feed safety in Europe.
Fluoridating bottled water
11 November, 2008The Australian Beverages Council has added its support to a proposal that will permit the voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water.
ISO standard promotes consistency in sensory analysis
05 November, 2008A new ISO standard will reduce the complexity of describing taste, smell and texture so these characteristics can be communicated in a consistent manner.
Organic Standard comments
28 October, 2008The very large number of comments on the proposed organic standard reflects the industry and community interest in this area.
Food industry pledges to curb junk food ads
24 October, 2008Food and beverage manufacturers will today voluntarily introduce a code of conduct, vowing not to advertise products to children unless they promote a healthy diet and lifestyle.
