PROPOSAL P275 - FOLATE / NEURAL TUBE DEFECT HEALTH CLAIM – EXTENSION OF TIMEFRAME

09/03

21 May 2003

INITIAL / DRAFT ASSESSMENT REPORT (s.36)

 

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC SUBMISSIONSto the Authority in relation to this matter: 2 July 2003 (See ‘Invitation for Public Submissions’ for details)

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Executive Summary 

Regulatory Problem

The temporary provision allowing a folate/neural tube defect (NTD) health claim on approved products is due to expire on 13 February 2004. The Australia New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (ANZFRMC) is currently developing policy guidance on health, nutrition and related claims.

Objective

To minimise avoidable disruption to current practice until such time as policy guidance on health, nutrition and related claims is finalised.  

Options

Option 1.         Do nothing, with the effect that the folate/NTD claim would no longer be permitted to be made after 13 February 2004.

Option 2.         Amend the temporary permission to extend the folate/NTD health claim until 13 February 2006.

Consultation

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