Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released details of proposed changes to the Food Standards Code and invited comments from individuals and organisations with an interest in the regulation of food. Changes being considered include thelevels of water allowed in wine, approval of food from genetically modified lucerne, a novel food sweetener, and the declaration on food labels of antioxidants in fats and oils. In the financial year 2005-06, FSANZ amended 26 food standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - food regulations that apply to the sale of food in Australia and New Zealand. Usually, the public is given two opportunities to comment on each food matter. FSANZ acknowledges all submissions in a final report and provides details of its response to the issues raised. The closing date for submissions for the latest round of public comment is Wednesday 20 September 2006.
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