Current Issues

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's Food Regulation Policy Section works with key stakeholders to develop food regulatory policy .

Primary Production and Processing Standards

Australia's food regulatory system is based on a comprehensive and integrated approach to food safety along the entire food supply chain, and incorporates standards for primary production and processing. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works with key departments in developing standards for primary products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has completed Primary Production and Processing Standards for seafood; dairy; and eggs and egg products and is currently developing standards for seed sprouts; meat and meat products; and raw milk products.

Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy

The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council together with the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) commissioned an independent review of Food Labelling Law and Policy, chaired by the Hon Neal Blewett AC. The final report, Labelling Logic, was presented to the government in January 2011. The review made 61 recommendations covering a wide range of food labelling issues. 

The Australian Government is now carefully considering the 61 recommendations in the report in light of the Government’s agenda to improve the productivity, innovation and international competitiveness of Australian businesses. The Council of Australian Governments will consider a response to the review in early 2012.

For further information: Food Labelling Review

For further information call 02 6272 5945 or email Food Regulation.