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fsanz refines bse regulations
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an additional requirement that imports of bulk tallow and bone-derived gelatine from cattle must also be guaranteed bse-free is just one of a number of proposed changes to the food standards code proposed by food standards australia new zealand (fsanz). the new code will come into force on 20 december, replacing the existing australian and new zealand food standards and labelling regulations. four of the proposed changes are technical, but the other two refer to listeria and bse and have a direct bearing on food safety. fsanz is calling for public consultation on all the proposed changes. fsanz's acting managing director peter liehne said consultation was a vital part of the food regulatory process and fsanz invited comment on each matter. "because of our conservative and cautionary approach to food regulation, fsanz took emergency action in 2001 to prevent beef and beef products from europe entering the australian food supply when the first reports of the spread of bse from the uk were confirmed," liehne said. "since then, we have undertaken a comprehensive risk assessment of bse and human health and are now in a position to propose refinements to the measures put in place at that time." since january 2001, all bovine meat and bovine-derived food ingredients in the australian food supply must be derived from animals free from bse, but the current regulations do not include milk and dairy products, gelatine, fats and tallow, collagen from bovine skins and hides, and non-beef flavourings. but a comprehensive risk assessment carried out since the change to the law last year has shown that both tallow and gelatine could pose a risk to human health if derived from bse-infected cattle, and that is why the agency is proposing the change to the law. liehne explained that the food standards code also specifies microbiological limits for listeria monocytogenes in some foods, including cooked crustacea and ready-to-eat finfish, such as smoked salmon. a review of the appropriateness of these criteria in protecting public health by fsanz has shown that the current limits for listeria are justifiable and should be retained, but that the standards for cooked crustacea could not be justified on public health grounds.
Source :Food Ingredients Food Science - Additives, Flavours, Starch
Date :
4
October
2002
Category :
Standards and Certificates
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australian consumers have been warned not to drink caffeine-based drinks that have been found to contain substrances like those used to treat erectile dysfunction. food standards australia and new zealand (fsanz) have identified the substances in the ‘sexpresso’ and ‘rock hard’ coffee products. the products are sold as instant coffee and are available on the internet and in adult shops. the products contain substances that are ‘analogues’ of drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, meaning that the substances have a similar chemical make-up, but elements have been changed.
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concerns that regulations are tightening on venues come after the west australian today reports that a pub in perth’s city centre will not be permitted to serve alcohol mixed with energy drinks in the closing two hours of operation on weekends. the ban comes from wa liquor commission and could be extended to other venues. the pub, impact bar has been banned from serving alcohol mixed with energy drinks between midnight and its 2am closing time on weekends.
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an allergen management and labelling guide, revised for 2007, has been published to help australian and new zealand processors recognise potential risks and avoid contamination. the guide provides an overview of regulatory requirements in both countries to declare food allergens on food packaging. as well as advice on good manufacturing practices, the guide also contains information on the risk assessment process referred to as voluntary incidental trace allergen labelling (vital).
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supermarket giants coles and woolworths have been taken to task over dodgy origin labelling, after an investigation by the nsw food authority revealed that two stores were selling mislabelled fruit the incident marks the first time coles and woolworths have been fined for country of origin labelling breaches, and both have been placed on the nsw food authority’s name and shame register. woolworths at newington in sydney has been fined $1540 for advertising lemons for sale as being the “product of australia” when the individual products were actually from the usa.
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food standards australia new zealand (fsanz) this week released details of proposed changes to the food standards code and invited comment from interested organisations and individuals. among the changes under consideration are the approval of a gm corn, steviol as a high intensity sweetener, and food for special medical purposes. anyone can apply to amend the food standards code. fsanz assesses the safety of any new food, substance or food production technology and conducts a regulatory impact analysis to ensure that the change results in net benefits to the community.
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australian and new zealand food standards ministers have agreed a number of important changes to the two countries\' food legislation. the ministers agreed to tighten the regulations governing health and related claims, including measures to protect public health by providing scientific substantiation of high risk claims. they also allowed the use of generic health claims for ease of use where evidence is clear and minimal regulation where there are no risks to public health.
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Coca.Cola
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PEPSI
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Mcdonald
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Nestle
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Mars
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Baskin & Robins
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Nutrika
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Mumika
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Chika
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food standards australia new zealand (fsanz) has outlined a number of possible changes to the australia 
australian and 