{"id":2731,"date":"2010-06-02T18:32:57","date_gmt":"2010-06-02T08:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.belly.net.au\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2012-10-02T18:34:57","modified_gmt":"2012-10-02T08:34:57","slug":"food-labelling-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belly.net.au\/?p=2731","title":{"rendered":"food labelling review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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food labelling review<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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The Council of Australian Governments and the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council are undertaking a comprehensive review of food labelling law and policy.\u00a0 They are looking at a lot of issues, from confusing country of origin labelling, to health claims on labels, health warnings, disclosure of ingredients of concern to customers, such as genetically modified components, legibility, enforcement of rules.\u00a0 Pretty much anything to do with food labelling.
\nPublic consultation has just started, and will be open until the 14th of May for written comments. There are also some public meetings in capital cities.<\/p>\n

This<\/a> is the official site of the review, with a lot of information about what they are considering and contact details.<\/p>\n

Please leave a comment with your opinion on anything to do with this topic, if you wish we will forward them to the people making decisions by the May 2010 deadline, or post it to this page, or discuss it on air \u2013 up to you.<\/p>\n

UPDATE \u2013 this is a media release sent to bayfm on May 21,2010, on a related topic<\/p>\n

Food Allergy Awareness is everybody\u2019s business<\/strong>
\nThe NSW Food Authority has thrown its support behind Food Allergy Awareness Week, 16-22 May, in an effort to remind consumers and industry of the importance of understanding the role of food labels in protecting against allergic reaction.
\nNSW Food Authority CEO Mr Alan Coutts said the State Government\u2019s food safety body works tirelessly in an effort to protect the consumers of NSW.
\n\u201cThe NSW Food Authority has an important role in trying to make sure food labels comply with national standards so consumers can safely choose products that will not impact their health,\u201d Mr Coutts said.
\n\u201cKnowledge is power and the consumers of NSW have every right to make their food choices safe in the knowledge they are labelled truthfully and correctly.
\n\u201cThe Food Act and Food Standards Code also requires all food businesses in NSW, including cafes and restaurants, to provide information about the ingredients contained in their food.\u201d
\nFood businesses are required to display information about allergens next to food provided for sale or provide information about food allergens contained in food if requested by a customer.
\n\u201cWhile many people are aware of food allergies, they may not have an understanding of just how devastating and far reaching the impact of food allergies can be,\u201d Mr Coutts said.
\n\u201cAllergic reactions can range from mild to extreme, and in the worst instance can lead to death. It is vital for people living with food allergies to be able to rely on food labels to accurately assess the risk.\u201d
\nThere are eight food groups that account for up to 90 per cent of all allergic reactions to food, these include:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peanuts and peanut products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tree nuts and tree nut products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Egg and egg products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Milk and milk products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fish and fish products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Crustacea and their products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sesame seeds and their products
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soybeans and their products
\nMr Coutts said NSW food businesses needed to understand that mislabelling of food would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust last month the NSW Food Authority fined a company almost $10,000 for falsely labelling food that contained peanuts,\u201d Mr Coutts said.
\n\u201cThe law requires the main eight food allergens be declared on the food label and we will continue to enforce that requirement.\u201d
\nAnyone with a concern about food labelling is urged to contact the NSW Food Authority Helpline on 1300 552 406.
\nMedia contact: Rebecca Bowman 0400 400 859<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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