Review of Labelling of Genetically Modified Food

Consultation Questions

1. Are you aware of any international developments, particularly in the EU, USA, Canada and APEC countries, regarding the regulation of GM labelling of food and ingredients since Standard 1.5.2 in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code came into effect on 7 December 2001?
   
   
2. How do these labelling regimes compare to the Australia/New Zealand standard?
   
   
3. Are you aware of any published consumer research in Australia and New Zealand that examines consumer attitudes in relation to the labelling of GM foods? (If possible, please make these studies available to FSANZ).
   
   
4. Are you aware of any published consumer research in the countries listed in question 1 that examines consumer attitudes in relation to the labelling of GM foods?
   
   
5. How do consumer attitudes towards the labelling of GM foods and ingredients in Australia and New Zealand compare to consumer attitudes in the countries listed in question 1?

In relation to TOR number 5 , you may wish to comment on the implementation, compliance and enforcement of Standard 1.5.2 in respect of labelling.   If so, please provide evidence in support of your comment.

Responses to the consultation questions should be submitted to FSANZ no later that COB 5 September 2003.   While FSANZ will accept submissions in hardcopy, electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to the Standards Liaison Officer by emailing slo@foodstandards.gov.au. Submissions sho uld clearly be marked with the word ‘Submission’ and with the title ‘GM Labelling Review’.   Hard copy submissions may be sent to one of the following addresses:

Food Standards Australia New Zealand             

August 2003