FSANZ invites views on proposed changes to the Food Code

26/05/05 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited consumers, public health professionals, food businesses and other bodies with an interest in food regulations to comment on a range of proposed changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

The proposals include the addition of a range of vitamins and minerals to water-based drinks, maximum residue limits for antibiotics, use of a new genetically modified cotton as a food, and the introduction of mandatory food safety programs to two potentially high-risk industry sectors.

FSANZ is an independent bi-national government agency responsible for setting regulations that govern the composition and labelling of food sold in Australia and New Zealand, as well as food hygiene rules to be followed by food businesses in Australia.

The regulations – known as “food standards” – are developed in consultation with individuals and organisations with an interest in a particular food issue, including consumers, industry and State, Territory and New Zealand food agencies.

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