Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (NNF 2016/004)

The following information has been provided by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and is forwarded for your information and action.

“FSANZ has assessed a proposal prepared to remove country of origin labelling (CoOL) requirements from the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in response to proposed new arrangements where the requirements will fall under Australian Consumer Law, and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. Pursuant to section 61 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist consideration of the draft food regulatory measure.”