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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting stakeholders to participate in the review of Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. Submissions close on 4 April.

 The FSANZ Act Review is a comprehensive examination of the effectiveness of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act) and the associated operations and responsibilities of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

The FSANZ Act is Australian legislation and underpins the Australia New Zealand Joint Food Regulatory System.

Through this work, the FSANZ Act Review has identified 20 components across four themes as part of an impact analysis.

These concepts have been consolidated from 27 concepts agreed by Australian and New Zealand Food Ministers for further exploration due to alignment of several concepts and for easier analysis.

On 15 February 2024, the Impact Analysis was released for public consultation.

This consultation is focused on the above concepts and stakeholders are being asked for their views on the Impact Analysis and to provide feedback to characterise the impact of the proposed concepts.

You are encouraged to read the Impact Analysis on the website prior to commencing the survey.

The consultation is being hosted on the Department of Health and Aged Care Consultation Hub website and can be found here. Any questions regarding the Review or the process can email here.

Consultation closes on 4 April 2024.

 

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