FoodLegal Bulletin, March, 2008

The challenge for the dairy industry arising from the new Health Claims Standard: an impetus for innovation FREE Show More Info
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The proposed new Health Claims Standard, for which a Final Assessment Report is due shortly, will permit the making of certain substantiated health claims. Prior to the introduction of the new Standard, health claims have not been permitted on food labels, with only a few exceptions. The new Health Claims Standard in its current form is likely to have a significant impact on many industries including the dairy industry. This paper, which was published as a peer-reviewed article in the Australian Journal of Dairy Technology, looks at the impact, including threats, opportunities and challenges that the Standard poses to the dairy industry and other food suppliers.

Proposed Changes to Food Standards Code could potentially affect international cassava industries FREE Show More Info
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A new proposal from Food Standards Australia New Zealand could have significant trade ramifications with our South East Asian and Pacific neighbours.

Labelling or disclosure requirements for cafes and restaurants Show More Info
Labelling or disclosure requirements under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code are often ignored by businesses that produce food that is not required to carry a label. This article looks at some of the labelling or disclosure obligations on cafe and restaurant operators and the legal ramifications of a failure to comply.

New South Wales to expand Name and Shame list Show More Info
A Bill has been introduced into New South Wales Parliament to expand the Name and Shame Register for food offences. This article provides a review and analysis of the proposed changes.

Legal Avenues for Fighting "Binge Drinking Culture" Show More Info
This article explores the current legal regulation of alcohol and the marketing and labelling laws for selling alcohol in Australia. Recent announcements by the Federal government to tackle Australia’s binge-drinking culture have highlighted the need to review the current rules and their enforcement. The Prime Minister announced a $53 million responsible drinking campaign on 8 March 2008. We examine some of the relevant policy proposals announced so far to discourage excessive alcohol consumption and the existing regulatory framework, laws and codes.