Adulteration and globalisation
08 October, 2008The melamine adulterated milk crisis in China is providing a warning to all companies of the dangers of operating in a global market.
Weights and measures go national
25 September, 2008An Average Quantity System — an internationally recognised system for confirming that pre-packaged items, including food and beverages, contain the stated quantities — is being established in Australia.
Public submissions invited on proposed changes to the food code
16 September, 2008FSANZ has invited individuals and organisations to comment on the proposal to permit the sale of food additive preparations containing the colour erythrosine.
Examining creeping acquisitions
02 September, 2008The federal government intends to examine creeping acquisition laws in response to concerns about retail competition issues.
New rules for raw milk in NZ proposed
08 August, 2008The New Zealand Food Safety Authority is proposing a framework that would allow a wider variety of raw milk products to be sold and produced in New Zealand.
GS1 Australia’s 4 W RFID licence extended
25 July, 2008GS1 Australia has been granted an extension to its scientific licence allowing the use of radio frequency devices with up to 4 W of power.
Draft organic standard out for public comment
15 July, 2008A draft of the Australian Standard for Organic and Biodynamic Products is available for public comment. The Standard will address industry and government needs and consumer uncertainty around marketing and labelling claims on organic products.
New head for FSANZ board
08 July, 2008A former Commonwealth Ombudsman, Philippa Smith AM, has been appointed as chair of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board.
Food safety management systems on CD
01 June, 2008ISO has launched a CD that contains the ISO 22000 series of standards developed to help operators in the food chain to implement food safety management systems. The CD also includes related standards for conformity assessment professionals involved in the certification of food safety management systems and in the accreditation of bodies carrying out such certification.
Booklet explains food labels
01 June, 2008A booklet from the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) aims to make understanding the labels on food packaging more meaningful. ‘Understanding food labels’ is free.
NZ clarifies poultry processing regulations
16 January, 2008New Zealand Food Safety Authority and the New Zealand Poultry Industry Association have developed a new code of practice (COP) specifically for poultry processing.
Comment on possible changes to food standards code sought
08 January, 2008Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited individuals and organisations with an interest in the regulation of food to provide information and comment on two applications and a proposal to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
ISO standards guide for food safety management systems
21 December, 2007ISO has launched a new CD that contains the ISO 22000 series of standards, developed to help operators in the food chain to implement food safety management systems.
Food Control Plans delayed
18 December, 2007Delays in the drafting of the new Food Bill will see Food Control Plans introduced only on a voluntary basis for some sectors of the food industry by mid-2008.
