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Call for comment on proposed changes to residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Call for comment on proposed changes to residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals Date: 23/08/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released its annual call for comment on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for nominated agricultural and veterinary chemicals. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said FSANZ is considering requests to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to align 127 chemicals with limits set by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Codex Alimentarius Commission, and other international food standards agencies. “As part of an annual harmonisation process, FSANZ will add or amend an MRL, only if the results of our internationally-benchmarked dietary exposure assessments find there are no public health and safety concerns," Dr Cuthbert said. She said the proposed…
Published 23 August 2023
A1093 - Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid
A1093 - Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 25 February 2015
A1094 - Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Cotton DAS-81910-7
A1094 - Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Cotton DAS-81910-7 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 15 April 2015
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Application A614 - Food Derived From Glyphosate-Tolerant Cotton Line GHB614
Application A614 - Food Derived From Glyphosate-Tolerant Cotton Line GHB614 First Review R Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 2 November 2023
Application A615 - Food Derived From Insect-Protected Cotton Line COT67B
Application A615 - Food Derived From Insect-Protected Cotton Line COT67B First Review R Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 2 November 2023
A1095 Natamycin - Extension of Use in Yoghurt
A1095 Natamycin - Extension of Use in Yoghurt Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 5 April 2016
A1281 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP910521
A1281 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP910521 This application seeks approval for the sale and use of food derived from corn line DP910521, genetically modified for herbicide-tolerance and protection from insect pests. Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 19 June 2024
Pregnancy and healthy eating
Pregnancy and healthy eating A healthy diet is important for pregnant women and their developing baby. It's best to start eating well before you become pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant already, don't worry—start following advice as soon as you can. During pregnancy, more of certain nutrients, such as iron, iodine and folic acid are needed, but only a small amount of extra kilojoules. Normal weight gain over the course of a pregnancy is around 11.5–16.0 kg for women who are a healthy pre-conception weight. What to eat It is important to choose a wide variety of nutritious foods. Lots of well-washed fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals Dark green leafy vegetables naturally contain iron and…
Published 3 November 2023
Folic acid/folate and pregnancy
Folic acid/folate and pregnancy Folate is a B group vitamin needed for healthy growth and development. This vitamin is known as folate when it is found naturally in food, such as green leafy vegetables, and as folic acid when it is added to food, such as bread and breakfast cereals, or used in dietary supplements. If you are thinking about having a baby you need to know about folate. Folate is essential to the healthy development of babies in early pregnancy. A baby’s growth is the most rapid in the first weeks of life – often before you are aware you are pregnant. The neural tube closes and fuses very early in pregnancy; if it doesn’t close, the result is a neural tube defect (NTD) such as spina bifida. It is a legal requirement in Australia and New…
Published 3 November 2023