FOOD STANDARDS INFORMATION SERVICE
INFORMATION CIRCULAR 01/02
18 July 2001
INFORMATION ON ANZFA
In Australia, general queries about the ANZFA should be directed to the Information Officer at the Authority's Canberra office. In New Zealand, the Authority's office in Wellington should be contacted.
These offices can provide copies of all public documents available from the Authority including those referred to below. They are also downloadable from the ANZFA home page. Copies of papers relating to applications or proposals referred to within this Information Circular can be directly viewed through the link provided.
More detailed information on the standards making within the Authority can be directed to the Standards Liaison Officer at one of the following addresses:
PO Box 7186 Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610 AUSTRALIA Tel (02) 6271 2222 Fax (02) 6271 2278 | PO Box 10559 WELLINGTON 6036 NEW ZEALAND Tel (04) 473 9942 Fax (04) 473 9855 |
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE ANZFA HOME PAGE
The Authority' s Information Papers including copies of the Full Assessment Reports for the applications referenced below can be accessed on the ANZFA website atwww.anzfa.gov.auunder <Food Standards>and then <Information Circulars>(links to the documents are contained in the relevant numbered Information Circular).
PROGRESS ON APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS:
NOTICES. The notice below was published on 18 July 2001 in the following publications:
' The Australian, T heNew Zealand Herald, TheDominionandThe Press; and
' The Australia New Zealand Food Authority Website
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - MATTERS AT FULL ASSESSMENT
The Authority has made a preliminary assessment, accepted the following applications for further consideration and will now make a full assessment. You are invited to present written submissions to the Authority on these matters, including the potential regulatory impact on consumers, industry and government, by 29 August 2001 .
A436 - Insect Protected Cotton
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - MATTERS AT INQUIRY
The Authority will conduct inquiries into the draft variations to standards prepared at full assessment of the following matters. You are invited to present written submissions to the Authority on these matters, including the potential regulatory impact on consumers, industry and government, by 15 August 2001.
A413 - Irradiation of Herbs and Spices
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OTHER MATTERS
The Authority has made minor amendments (including changing the proposed commencement date) to the inquiry report forProposal P153 - Health and Related Claims - Updated Statement of reason which has recently been recommended to Council.