Food Safety Proposal For Comment

Updated: 31/03/2012

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for submissions on a report looking at the safety of fresh produce including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, tree nuts and edible flowers.

FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon said this work was part of a series of national food safety standards which apply throughout the food supply chain – from paddock to plate.

“Surveys show that the horticulture sector does a good job in managing food safety risks associated with fresh produce,” Mr McCutcheon said.

The majority of fresh horticultural produce grown in Australia is produced under industry-based food safety schemes. However, food safety hazards can occur which can cause illness in the community and costs to industry.

FSANZ is exploring if regulatory or additional non-regulatory measures are needed to manage these hazards in conjunction with existing schemes.

The closing date for submissions is 21 May 2012

FSANZ Proposal P1015

FSANZ is exploring if regulatory or additional non-regulatory measures are needed to manage these hazards in conjunction with existing schemes.

Comments are invited from government agencies, industry and consumers.

See Also :

FSANZ Proposal P1015

Guide to making a submission

Industry and Government comments


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