Supermarket Code of Conduct petition tabled in Parliament
FGC’s petition seeking Parliament’s support for the establishment of a mandatory Grocery Code of Conduct for supermarkets has been tabled in Parliament.
Auckland businesses can register online for travel
Food and grocery businesses inside the Auckland Alert Level Boundary can now register online for travel permits to continue their work in and outside the area.
Second study: no evidence virus transmitted on food, packaging
A second major study has failed to find any evidence food products or packaging are transmission routes for Covid-19.
Irradiation as a phytosanitary measure for all fresh fruit & veges
Irradiation as a phytosanitary measure for all fresh fruit and vegetables - to FSANZ Document
Commission lays out issues it may explore in market study
The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining the preliminary issues it may explore and the proposed scope for its market study into the grocery sector.
Beta-amylase from soybean as a processing aid
Beta-amylase from soybean (Glycine max) as a processing aid (enzyme) – to Food Standards Australia New Zealand submission
Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment
Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment – moving away from hard-to-recycle and single-use items – to Ministry for the Environment Document
Revision of Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code
Code Revision, Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – to FSANZ Submission
Review of FSANZ Act 1991
Review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991: Scoping prepare for public consultation – to Population Health Division, Australian Government Department of Health Submission
FGC launches parliamentary petition on Grocery Code of Conduct
The Food & Grocery Council has launched a petition asking Parliament to support a Grocery Code of Conduct, saying suppliers have for too long had to put up with unfair and abusive behaviour by some stores.