NSW Food Authority focuses on pests

The Name and Shame List from the NSW Food Authority has more than 100 food businesses that have been non compliant in pest control. This has prompted the Authority to a concentrated focus on pest control and infestation in it’s current inspections. It is also requesting that local councils adopt the same focus to reduce

The 2012 Positive Image Awards

The 2012 Positive Image Awards will be presented later this year. These awards will recognise organisations that foster positive body image in youth. It is aimed at people aimed 15 – 25. It is well recognised that images in the media, and on products, has an impact on how young people see themselves and what

Review of Micobiological Standards

The following information is from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand website and is included here with permission. Standard 1.6.1 – Microbiological Limits for Food became part of the Food Standards Code in December 2000. Developments since that time mean there is a need to review the standard’s current requirements. These include more recent scientific

So is imported food safe?

From December 2009 to December 2010, more than 100 tonnes of food was illegally imported into Australia. The food, including; dim sims, ice cream and raw meat, was imported into Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne from South Korea. The major fear in this case is that Foot and Mouth Disease is widespread in South Korea, and

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