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food standards australia new zealand (fsanz) has outlined a number of possible changes to the australia new zealand food standards code including the prospect of allowing more raw milk products. the changes under consideration include the approval of genetically modified (gm) maize, cotton and corn, erythrosine as a colouring for icing and a national food safety standard for the production and processing of raw milk products.

food safety authorities are calling for public comment on changes that would allow raw milk (non-pasteurised) products to be processed and sold in australia. the food standards australia new zealand’s (fsanz) second assessment report: proposal 1007 assesses whether current restrictions in place for raw milk in the australia new zealand food standards code (the code) for milk and dairy products are appropriate.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.