8th edition of Food Chemicals Codex
16 March, 2012The 8th edition of the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) includes specifications for the identity, quality and purity of more than 1100 food ingredients, test methods to verify specifications, and guidance on issues such as impurities testing for metals.
Suspended abattoir re-opens under strict conditions
12 March, 2012The NSW Food Authority has lifted the suspension on Hawkesbury Valley Meat Processors’ licence. Operations at the Wilberforce facility are permitted to recommence on 12 March, subject to strict conditions set by the Food Authority.
AECL: We won’t support bad eggs
11 March, 2012The Australian Egg Corporation Ltd (AECL) has expressed concern over allegations that an Australian egg farmer was selling cage eggs as free-range eggs, saying that it will only provide support to ethical, law-abiding egg producers.
Australia’s biosecurity system: improvements since Beale
10 March, 2012The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has welcomed a report on the progress of reforms to Australia’s biosecurity system.
Biosecurity underpins export trade
09 March, 2012Delegates at Outlook 2012 heard how Australia’s enviable biosecurity system is enabling access to new markets and increasing agricultural trade opportunities.
ISFAR critiques review for Dietary Guidelines for Australians
23 February, 2012ISFAR, the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research, has published its response to the alcohol chapter of the literature review to support the revision of the Dietary Guidelines for Australians. It offered a general forum comment and 10 specific comments.
Food giant fined $50K for workplace incident
22 February, 2012George Weston Foods Limited - one of Australia’s largest food processors - was convicted and fined $50,000 at the Castlemaine Magistrates’ Court on 17 February after pleading guilty to one count of failing to provide a safe plant, after a worker’s hand was crushed after being caught in a machine.
Malaysia eases restrictions on Taiwanese food imports
22 February, 2012Following the contamination of exported foods with DEHP last year, Malaysia had enforced strict border controls on imported food products from Taiwan. Malaysian officials have announced that border controls on Taiwanese food imports will be lifted as of 1 March 2012, with the exception of cookies and fruit drinks.
FSANZ call for submissions on draft nutrition, health and related claims standard
17 February, 2012Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on a draft nutrition, health and related claims standard.
Fungicide double standards in US
09 February, 2012 by Alice RichardAfter the recent flurry of testing imported orange juice products for the fungicide carbendazim, it has been revealed that US officials will not be taking action against US manufacturers whose orange juice products contain more than 10 parts per billion of the fungicide.
Draft standards for probiotics
05 February, 2012In response to the increased presence of probiotic food ingredients, the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) will include draft standards intended to ensure quality in these ingredients. The latest FCC Forum will contain the proposed standards, which are available for public review and comment.
New ISO standard means safer radiation
04 February, 2012Food irradiation could be made safer with the introduction of a new ISO standard, ISO 14470:2011.
BPA regulations need urgent attention: CPR
03 February, 2012The US Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) has urged US authorities to urgently address Bisphenol A regulations.
Consultation on NZ milk pricing and raw milk regulations
02 February, 2012The New Zealand Government is encouraging submissions for its proposed response to reviews on milk pricing and raw milk regulations.
Raw milk products reconsidered by FSANZ
01 February, 2012A new proposal by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) could see restrictions on the sale and production of raw milk products in Australia relaxed.
