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mixed responses to food labelling review
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an independent panel led by former federal health minister neal blewett delivered the review of food labelling law and policy 2011 to the parliamentary secretary for health and ageing catherine king on friday.
dr alan barclay, an accredited practicing dietitian and nutritionist, chief scientific officer for the glycemic index foundation ltd and head of research at the australian diabetes foundation said that the recommendations are “a mixed bag”. dr barclay agreed with the reiteration of a need for a national nutrition policy to underpin any food labelling framework, and the recommendations to use simpler words to describe food and nutrition concepts on food labels is also important for consumers.
“commitment to finalisation of a comprehensive nutrition, health and related claim legislation is welcomed given debate on the topic has been going on for nearly 20 years. “elevation of the monitoring and enforcement of labelling issues to the same status as food safety issues is also an important recommendation. “the recommendation for the formation of a trans-tasman food labelling bureau is also a good first step, but a more comprehensive food and therapeutic goods authority would be better for consumers and regulators given the widespread abuse at the food-therapeutic goods interface (where govt jurisdiction is a pathetic game)” said dr barclay. ill-informed recommendations according to dr barclay include the emphasis on added sugars but ignorance of refined starches, which he said “is a concern as both are detrimental to health when consumed in excessive amounts”. “more nutrition information on alcoholic beverages is welcomed, but limitation of full nutrition information to mixed alcoholic beverages will not help prevent the rampant consumer deception occurring with low-carb claims on beer, for example” said dr barclay. perhaps the area that is the focus of the most controversy is the labelling of gm ingredients. “the blewett panel scorns public demands for honesty and fairness in gm labelling by backing the status quo,” said gene ethics director bob phelps. “australians were first asked in 1994 about gm food labels and every survey since then finds that over 90% want all gm-derived foods to be fully labelled. “despite this, in recommendation 29 they say: ‘only foods or ingredients that have altered characteristics or contain detectable novel dna or protein be required to declare the presence of genetically modified material on the label’. “all gm vegetable oils, starches and sugars, as well as the eggs, meat and milk from animals fed gm feed and restaurant or takeway meals, are all exempt from any gm labelling. “and a 1% threshold for ‘adventitious’ (accidental) gm contamination is also allowed. this allows many products to bypass the labeling law, selling processed foods that routinely (not occasionally) contain gm soy, corn, canola and cotton, and their derivatives” said mr phelps. croplife’s chief executive officer, mr. matthew cossey disagreed with mr phelps, saying “the plant science industry welcomes the evidence and fact based approach that the blewett review has taken. there are several groups that exist in australia who seem intent on scaring people about gm crops, so any discussion of gm labelling was always going to be contentious. we are grateful that the panel reviewed the evidence and did not allow itself to be influenced by baseless and alarmist claims.” mr cossey also noted that the review had failed to deliver what the biotechnology industry was requesting - a move to a voluntary food labelling system, in line with the existing system regarding the fat, salt, or sugar content of food. “we agree with the report that there is no reason to expect that gm food ingredients are unsafe. we are therefore somewhat baffled that the report not only recommends continuing mandatory labelling but also recommends the further tightening of these requirements. “in particular the need for monitoring and tests following the accidental presence of low levels of approved gm crops will impose costs on australians at the checkout. croplife calls on the australian government to approach this recommendation carefully in its response” said mr cossey. it remains to be seen which of the review’s recommendations the government will adopt, but it is certain that no matter what they do, they cannot please everyone. -->
Source :ausfoodnews.com.au
Date :
31
January
2011
Category :
Impression And Package Service
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higher agriculture commodity prices here to stay 17-06-2011 oecd-fao agricultural outlook 2011-2020 published the impact of high prices on the poor in developing countries can be devastating.17 june 2011, paris/rome - higher food prices and volatility in commodity markets are here to stay, according to a new report by the oecd and fao.the oecd-fao agricultural outlook 2011-2020 says that a good harvest in the coming months should push commodity prices down from the extreme levels seen earlier this year.
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the paper and packaging industries are taking a hands-on role in exploring ways to curb the presence of mineral oils in the manufacture of their products, said a leading trade body. cepi managing director teresa presas the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) outlined the complex nature of the problem - and what it is doing to address the issue - in the wake of intense media speculation yesterday over the potential health threat from the toxic substance leaching from packaging.
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major food manufacturers are revamping their packaging amid concerns over the long term health hazards posed by mineral oils leaching from recycled cardboard into foods. weetabix, kellogg and jordans have all taken steps to change to packaging that does not contain mineral oils , according a report from the bbc. the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) said steps were already being taken to address the issue and that the industry regarded it seriously.
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the global market for gum, the worldwide organic sector and the uk biscuit industry are among the topics covered in the latest batch of reports in the just-food store. food and beverage consumer trends in the uk: winning strategies in a new decadeone of the worst recessions in recent times has resulted in a change in the attitudes and behaviour of consumers. the fmcg industry needs to recognise these changes and how they will be reflected at point of purchase.
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us cheese companies have agreed to step up efforts to reduce the sodium content in cheese and educate consumers about the limits of sodium reduction. at a meeting hosted by the innovation center for us dairy 17 leading cheese firms, including the likes of chr hansen, kraft foods and cargill, discussed the key challenges and opportunities related to sodium reduction. the companies are working pre-competitively on best practice to reduce sodium levels through formulation as well as process and manufacturing control.
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the european commission has adopted a new policy package on food quality standards that aims to reinforce the pdo-pgi scheme, streamline marketing standards, and provides guidelines on use of voluntary labelling schemes. the aim of the quality package , which is the result of three year stakeholder consultation effort, is to guarantee quality to consumers whilst ensuring farmers receive a fair price for produce.
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