FOOD STANDARDS NOTIFICATION CIRCULAR
23 September 2009
[16-09]
This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991(FSANZ Act). All references below to sections of legislation, are to the FSANZ Act unless otherwise indicated.
Further information about the applications, proposals and other matters mentioned below, including assessment reports, processes and – where applicable – reasons for decisions, can be accessed on the FSANZ website at www.foodstandards.gov.au under <Standards Development>, then <Documents for Public Comment>and then
The Information Officer | The Office Administrator |
Food Standards Australia New Zealand | Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
PO Box 7186 | PO Box 10559 |
CANBERRA BC ACT 2610 | WELLINGTON 6036 |
AUSTRALIA | NEW ZEALAND |
Tel +61 2 6271 2241 Fax +61 2 6271 2278 | Tel +64 4 978 5630 Fax +64 4 473 9855 |
General questions on the work of FSANZ should be directed to the Information Officer at the either of the addresses above. Queries concerning the matters in this Circular on assessment or submission processes should be directed to the Standards Management Officer at standards.management@foodstandards.gov.au .
PROGRESS ON APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
Details on Gazettals from the notice below were published on 23 September 2009 in The AustralianandThe New Zealand Heraldnewspapers, as well as on the FSANZ website.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
GENERAL PROCEDURE
Assessment – Applications[s.31]
FSANZ has assessed and prepared draft food regulatory measures for the following Application; will further consider the drafts; and invites written submissions for the purpose of either approving, amending or rejecting the draft food regulatory measureby 6pm (Canberra time)
4 November 2009:
- Application A1019 – Exclusive Use of Phytosterol Esters in Reduced Fat Cheese Products
MAJOR PROCEDURE
1st Assessment – Proposals[s.72]
FSANZ has assessed the following Proposal; will further consider it; and invites written submissions for the purpose of preparing a draft food regulatory measureby 6pm (Canberra time) 4 November 2009:
- Proposal P1005 – Primary Production &Processing Standard for Meat & Meat Products: to examine the meat supply chain in Australia and develop a national food safety standard covering meat and meat products from farmed cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, harvested goats and rendered products. Farmed minor meat species, emu/ostrich meat and wild game animals will be addressed later. [Australia only]
DRAFT ASSESSMENT
Proposals[s.17AA(1), s.17AB(1)]
FSANZ has prepared draft food regulatory measures for the following Proposal; will make a Final Assessment in relation to the drafts; and invites written submissions for the purpose of making a Final Assessmentby 6pm (Canberra time) 4 November 2009:
- Proposal P301 – Primary Production & Processing Standard for Egg & Egg Products: to develop an Australia only primary production and processing Standard to provide mandatory, nationally-consistent food safety measures that will apply to egg production and processing of egg products [Australia only]
OTHER MATTERS
GAZETTAL – Amendment 112 Published
Amendment No. 112 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was published by FSANZ on 17 September 2009 (FSC 54). It included amendments resulting from the following Applications:
- Application A614 – Food derived from Glyphosate-tolerant Cotton Line GHB614
- Application A615 – Food derived from Insect-protected Cotton Line COT67B
REVIEW OF COST RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS
FSANZ has reviewed its cost recovery arrangements and is calling for public comment on a Consultation Paper to assist FSANZ in further considering a number of issues, with a view to amending the FSANZ Regulations. Information providing details of potential costs and benefits of the proposed change to the Code from stakeholders is highly desirable. Written submissions are we lcomed by 6pm (Canberra time) 4 November 2009.
Key Email addresses
standards.management@foodstandards.gov.au for:
- progress with the assessment of applications or proposals or completed applications
- making an application
- Gazettal of amendments to the Code
submissions@foodstandards.gov.au for lodging submissions.
Food Regulation Secretariat
In accordance with the Food Regulation Agreement, the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is responsible for the provision of secretariat services to the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council), the Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) and the Implementation Sub-Committee (ISC). The Food Regulation Secretariat sends information updates to stakeholders on a regular basis. If you would like to receive these updates (this is separate and in addition to updates from FSANZ), register your details on the Food Regulation Secretariat Stakeholder Database. A registration form is available on the website at http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/foodsecretariat-database.htm . Alternatively, the Food Regulation Secretariat can be contacted on:
Phone: +61 2 6289 5128
Fax: +61 2 6289 5100
Postal Address: Food Regulation Secretariat
PO Box 4
WODEN ACT 2606
Email: foodregulationsecretariat@health.gov.au
[Australia only] These matters relate to ‘Australia only’ standards that are not part of the joint regulatory arrangements with New Zealand. However, food from Australia complying with these standards may be supplied in New Zealand. If the matter is open for public comment, anyone may provide submissions in relation to these matters.