P274 Initial Assessment Report executive summary

10/03

16 July 2003

INITIAL ASSESSMENT REPORT

 

DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS to FSANZ in relation to this matter:

27 August 2003

(See 'Invitation for Public Submissions' for details)

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Executive Summary

The purpose of this Proposal is to review the minimum age labelling of infant foods as required by Standard 2.9.2 - Foods for Infants of theAustralia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). This Initial Assessment therefore raises issues on the minimum age labelling of infant foods and discusses possible regulatory options.

FSANZ seeks comments on this Initial Assessment, particularly in relation to the expected impact(s) of the proposed regulatory options, from all interested parties. Comments received will assist in the preparation of a Draft Assessment, including a preferred regulatory approach to the minimum age labelling of infant foods.

Full Report [ pdf 211kb ]