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Australia, New Zealand seek public input on GMO corn for food use

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND – In a pivotal moment for food regulation Down Under, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting public commentary on an application that could see the introduction of genetically modified corn, line DP915635, into the food supply chain. This genetically engineered corn variety boasts herbicide tolerance and built-in defenses against insect pests, potentially reshaping the food landscape…

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FSANZ calls for public input on pesticide residue limits

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND – In a bid to ensure food safety and promote international trade, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has opened its annual call for public input on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals. This process aims to align 127 chemicals in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code with global standards, enhancing…

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand marks stevia sweeteners as safe

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND – The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has declared popular non-nutritive sweetener steviol glycosides safe subsequent to a risk assessment. According to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, steviol glycosides that are added to food must be listed in the ingredient list under the proper food additive class name, followed by the code number or name…

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Steritech seeks amendment of food irradiation rules

AUSTRALIA – Food safety industry leader Steritech has submitted an application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to amend food irradiation rules in Australia by raising the maximum permitted energy level of machines generating X-rays for irradiating food from 5 to 7.5 megaelectronvolts (MeV) provided that the X-ray target is made of tantalum or gold. The change involves the…

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Allergen Bureau publishes guide to aid in mitigating allergen cross-contamination

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND – The Allergen Bureau, the peak industry body representing food industry allergen management, has launched a guide to assist agri-food businesses in mitigating allergen cross-contamination. The Bureau’s Sampling and Testing working group has also come up with a questionnaire that industry can use to determine the level of risk that may be associated with raw materials, as well…

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Fonterra invents genome sequencing device for probiotics

NEW ZEALAND – Fonterra, a global dairy nutrition company, has invented a genome sequencing device, the MinION, that can spit out DNA results from probiotic at a fast pace and a quarter of the cost, enhancing food safety. Probiotics are specific strains of live bacteria or yeast proven to have a beneficial effect on health. These are commonly consumed in…

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand seeks comments on new poultry antimicrobial treatment

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND – Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking public comments on an application that will permit the use of a new processing aid for the antimicrobial treatment of raw poultry. FSANZ has concluded an initial safety assessment of the aid, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), with the organisation finding the treatment to be appropriate for raw, skin-on poultry. No…

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand to amend added sugar regulations

AUSTRALIA/NEWZEALAND – Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is amending the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code regarding the labelling of added sugars on nutritional information panels (NIP). This follows the release of findings last year in its review of nutrition labelling for added sugars. The review was undertaken at the request of food ministers with the aim of ensuring…

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UK, New Zealand strike deal to give way to more seamless trade

U.K/NEW ZEALAND – Following 16 months of trade talks, United Kingdom and New Zealand have signed a pact that will circumvent bureaucratic obstacles that have previously impeded trade between the two countries. The British government is claiming the deal will “cut red tape” for businesses, suggesting there might be some harmonization of standards. It also claims the deal will bring…

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Universities join hands to research on smart tech tools to aid in remote auditing

NEW ZEALAND – A University of Canterbury-led project has explored the opportunities and challenges of remote auditing using drone, satellite imaging and artificial intelligence, to ensure farmers and other food industry businesses are following health and safety rules. Remote auditing of companies involved in food production and processing has become a growing trend since the Covid-19 pandemic began early last…

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