Changes to the Food Code: FSANZ seeks public comment

21 March 2007

The bi-national food agency Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today announced that it is contemplating changes to theAustralia New Zealand Food Standards Code– regulations that cover the content, labelling, handling and sale of food in the two countries.

Among the issues under consideration are the use of cholesterol-lowering phytosterols in a low-fat yoghurt mini-drink, a new genetically modified corn variety, and new processing aids for beer production and wine.

Consumers, public health professionals, government agencies, the food industry and other interested parties can access the background reports to these issues from FSANZ at www.foodstandards.gov.au and have until 2 May 2007 to comment on the work.

Food derived from insect-protected corn MON 89034 (Application A595 – Initial Assessment)

Monsanto Australia Ltd wants FSANZ to amend the Food Standard Code