FOOD STANDARDS INFORMATION SERVICE

INFORMATION CIRCULAR 16/01

4 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

PO Box 10559

Canberra Mail Centre    ACT    2610

WELLINGTON    6036

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

Tel   (02) 6271 2222    Fax   (02) 6271 2278

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 4 July 2001in the following publications:

·        The Australian, TheNew Zealand Herald, TheDominionandThe Press; and

·        The Australia New Zealand Food Authority Website

MATTERS BEFORE COUNCIL

The Authority will make recommendations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Council that the following variations to standards be adopted.

WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION

·         Application A400 - Citrus Fruit Coatings has been deemed to be withdrawn.