Food Regulation

Follow the links below to find information on the regulation of food by governments.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand [FSANZ] is responsible for setting standards and regulating foods in Australia and New Zealand.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:	Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF)
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (APMAIF) was established to monitor compliance with and advise the Government on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers (MAIF) Agreement.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	Media release. Government to re-introduce alcopops measure
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The Government will re-introduce the alcopops measure into the Parliament as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against binge-drinking.
Date:	Apr 2009

Title:	Food regulation system
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The system is based upon a strengthening of the partnership between government, consumers and industry, increased Ministerial direction on policy and a continued close relationship between Australia and New Zealand in the development of joint food standards.
Date:	Jan 2009

Title:	Notice of publication of request for review of A552
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Food Ministers request a review of variation to Standard 1.4.1 - Contaminants and Natural Toxicants, that has resulted from Application A552 - Cadmium in Peanuts
Date:	Dec 2008

Title:	Media release. Food Ministers consider food labelling review
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The twelfth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) was held in Adelaide today, 24 October, chaired by Jan McLucas, Parliamentary Secretary to the Australian Government Minister for Health and Ageing.
Date:	Oct 2008

Title:	The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	This page contains information about The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council)
Date:	May 2008

Title:	Media release. Food Ministers agree to a strategic vision for Australian and New Zealand food regulation system
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	Health warnings on packaged alcohol and a draft standard on nutrition, health and related claims were discussed by the Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council today.
Date:	May 2008

Title:	Alcohol - the facts
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	There are different kinds of alcohol. The one that people drink is called ethyl alcohol. It is made by fermenting different ingredients.
Date:	May 2008

Title:	Alcohol and young people
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Young people try alcohol for many reasons. They might be curious, or want to be one of the group. Some drink because it makes them feel older, or because it gives them a certain image among friends.
Date:	Apr 2008

Title:	Previous items for consultation
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The Food Regulation Standing Committee develops policies for referral to the Ministerial Council. Draft policies requiring Stakeholder and community input will be posted on this website prior to them being submitted to Ministers.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Australian drinking water guidelines and framework for management of drinking water quality
Publisher:	National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:	The NHMRC/ARMCANZ Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) provides the Australian community and the water supply industry with guidance on what constitutes good quality drinking water.
Date:	May 2007

Title:	Food ministers protect public health and support industry innovation - 4 May 2007
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The tenth meeting of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council was held in Brisbane on on 4 May 2007.
Date:	May 2007

Title:	Additives: how to read labels
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Food additives and how they are used in commercial and domestic food preparation; regulations and standards.
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Alcohol and the law
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	There are laws governing how alcohol can be sold and used.
Date:	Nov 2006

Title:	Standard drinks
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Knowing how much alcohol different drinks contain can help you monitor your consumption.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Supermarket maze
Publisher:	Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:	This article will examine some of the common marketing tools used in selling food products as well as reiterate the basics of achieving a well-balanced diet.
Date:	Mar 2006

Title:	Fact sheet - Codex
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The proposed Codex Guidelines on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements will NOT apply in Australia and will have NO IMPACT on the way these types of products are regulated in Australia.
Date:	May 2005

Title:	Review of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council Consultative Mechanism
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	In April 2003, the Ministerial Council endorsed a flexible approach to consultation for the development of policy on food regulation, known as the Consultative Mechanism
Date:	Mar 2005

Title:	Annual Report of the Advisory Panel on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The Panel monitors compliance with the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement 1992 (MAIF Agreement). The aim of the MAIF Agreement is to help ensure safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breastfeeding.
Date:	Sep 2004

Title:	Questions & answers for the identification of herbal materials and extracts
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The overarching principle for the identification of herbal starting materials is traceability to a primary source or certified herb.
Date:	May 2004

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