Training & education > Rules & regulations

Flavour definitions and classifications

02 August, 2011 by

The Flavour and Fragrance Association of Australia and New Zealand is probably the best place to find out more about the latest definitions and classifications of flavours and what claims can be made on labels.


Aussie olive stakeholders vote ‘yes’ to national levy

04 July, 2011

A majority of Australian Olive industry stakeholders voted ‘yes’ to a national levy on R&D.


National Food Plan issues paper an important step for food sector

28 June, 2011

The government’s National Food Plan issues paper covers food security, affordability and sustainability, and is said to be an important step for the industry.


Palm oil deal may affect food and grocery sector

24 June, 2011

A palm oil labelling Bill may have significant impacts on Australia's food and grocery sector.


New board for new Pork CRC

23 June, 2011

The Pork Cooperative Research Centre has announced a new board to ensure Australian pork is a high-integrity meat.


Calls for comment on horticulture paper

01 June, 2011

FSANZ has released a horticultural paper on what approaches should be taken to ensure food safety and is calling for comment from the industry.


EFSA updates risk assessment guidelines of GM plants

25 May, 2011

The EFSA has published an updated guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from GM plants.


Country of origin labelling breaches

13 May, 2011

Two of Australia's major retailers have been found by the NSW Food Authority to have falsely described the origin of fruit for sale in two Sydney stores.


Safety alert for blast freezers

12 May, 2011

WorkCover NSW has published a safety alert to remind employers and those in control of workplaces to ensure the safety and stability of plenums, ceilings and other associated structures.


Pathogen-food combinations cost US over $12 billion annually

05 May, 2011

Five leading food bugs have been reported by the US to cost $12.7 billion in annual economic loss.


Choice and AFGC call for supermarket ombudsman

21 April, 2011

Choice and the AFGC have called for the establishment of a supermarket ombudsman.


Manufacturers and AFGC address worries over carbon tax

18 April, 2011

Nineteen manufacturers and the AFGC have co-signed a joint industry letter to the Prime Minister raising concerns over the carbon pricing plan.


FSANZ invites public comment of proposed food code changes

16 March, 2011

FSANZ welcomes public comment on two requests for changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, on persimmon irradiation and hemp application.


AFGC supports review of anti-dumping laws

21 February, 2011

The Australian Food and Grocery Council supports the Coalition's efforts to review Australia's anti-dumping laws, which are affecting Australia's largest manufacturing sector.


New dietary guidelines announced

03 February, 2011

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius have announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.


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