The following are from media releases from Food Standards Australia new Zealand (FSANZ) and are included here with permission. FSANZ consultation paper proposes new approach to regulation of nutritive substances and novel foods (26 March 2012) Food Standards Australian New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a consultation paper on a proposed new approach to regulating nutritive

The following are two of the current Recalls, the information has been provided by Food Standards Australia New Zealand and is included here with permission. Fantastic Snacks (unpleasant odour and stale taste) Fantastic Snacks has recalled Fantastic Noodles Chicken Flavoured and Beef Flavoured nationally from Coles, IGA and other independent supermarkets due to reports of

There are many people who object to genetic modification, but a form of this research, and potential product, is looking to helping those in our community that are allergic to eggs. An allergy to eggs does not only impact on the food these people can eat but also on whether they can be given vaccines.

2012 is the Year of the Farmer, so the recently named 13th Australian Grand Dairy Awards (AGDA) has extra significance. There are 19 categories and the Champions of each of those are then judged to determine the Grand Champion Cheese product and Grand Champion Dairy product. Ian Halliday, the Managing Director of Dairy Australia commented,