WEEKLEY ROUNDUP

Import Industry Advice Notices

Department of Agriculture and WaterResourcesBICON

Please be advised that the Dairy products for human consumption import case has been

updated.

Please note that the import conditions for these goods have recently been updated.

Imports must meet the conditions of either this new BICON case or the previous BICON case

( http://biconnet.daff.gov.au/BICONWeb/ImportConditions/Questions/EvaluateCase?

elementID=0000067909&elementVersionID=126 )

Until 1:00 am AEST Tuesday 6 February 2018 – on this date the previous import conditions

will be suspended and the new import conditions must be met.

JANUARY 1 - 7 2018 • ISSUE 1

Food Standards Australia & New ZealandFSANZ - MEDIA ISSUES FOR THE WEEK 

Food General

Want to know the upcoming food and nutrition trends for 2018? This article has you

covered. 

19-DEC-2017 | 122/17ADDITION OF ARGENTINA TO LIST OF COUNTRIES ABLE TO MEET AUSTRALIA'S ENHANCED IMPORT CONDITIONS FOR UNCOOKED PRAWNS AND UNCOOKED PRAWN PRODUCTS

20-DEC-2017 | 123/17BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) RISK SEASON 2017-18 INCREASED INSPECTIONS FOR GOODS FROM ITALY

20-DEC-2017 | 124/17PUBLICATION OF BIOSECURITY AWARENESS PACKAGES FOR SEAPORTS AND AIRPORTS

22-DEC-2017 | 126/17EXPANSION OF MARKET ACCESS FOR PIG MEAT FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

Food labelling

A new study has looked into the effectiveness of health ratings on food labels—and has

found that consumers consider the health star rating the easiest to understand.  The study,

which looked at three types of commonly used front-of-pack labelling, found that consumers

were more likely to respond to the health star rating—and even pay more for foods with a

higher rating.

The ever popular breakfast staple, bacon, has just gotten a makeover after scientists have

managed to produce bacon that doesn’t include nitrates. Currently, the World Health

Organization warns bacon cured with nitrates is as dangerous as asbestos and smoking, so

this is definitely good news for bacon lovers.

After the previous uplifting article, it’s time to hit you with same bad news. Experts have

warned that we may run out of chocolate in the next thirty years due to the warming climate

making it harder to grow crops. According to the article, scientists are working on creating

genetically modified hybrids that could withstand hotter and dryer weather.

This article looks at why nutritional labelling for sodium needs improvement.

Food Safety

A South Australian bakery has been forced to stop selling its chicken sandwiches after health

authorities traced 35 recent cases of salmonella to the shop. Nine people suffered so

severely they were hospitalised, including two children. 

Raw water—sounds like a joke right? Well it’s actually the latest, dangerous and expensive

trend to hit the US. Food safety expert, Bill Marler, is warning people against drinking the

unfiltered, untreated and un-sterilised spring water (which sells for $US60.99 for a 2.5 gallon

jug!) due to the numerous foodborne illness concerns.

Allergen BureauDECEMBER 2017 ENEWS

- Special Issue of the Journal of AOAC International on food allergens

- US White paper on cost of food allergy 

- VITAL Online Helpful Hint - Using Recipes as ingredients 

- School Nuts reports adolescents dicing with food allergy 

- More steps in place to prevent food allergy tragedies 

- Where else in the world are they using VITAL Online?

Although Christmas has passed, the food safety message is still clear: if in doubt, throw it

out. So next time you slip an extra shrimp on the barbie, it’s definitely best to eat it all and

leave no leftovers.

Summer is really starting to heat up, so here are so great tips on safe food handling during

the warmer months.

Diet and Nutrition

I’m sure we’ve all heard someone say they’re cutting out sugar for their New Year’s

resolution (you may have even said it yourself). This article sheds some light onto the reason

cutting out sugar is harder than you may think—by looking into the lack of added sugar

information on food labels

A recent report carried out by the Danish Cancer Society have found people are less likely to

order high calorie food if they can see the calorie content of each dish on the menu. 

Keep ordering that chai latte because cinnamon might actually be good for you after recent

studies suggest cinnamon might be useful in lowering cholesterol levels, The Conversation

reports. 

GM

Food manufacturers in South Australia are moving to label their products as genetically

modified-free in a bid to increase their value.

PFAS

Fish in the Daly River have tested positive for contamination by PFAS chemicals.

Hemp

This article looks at the potential health benefits of hemp as well as providing some answers

to those frequently asked questions surrounding hemp as food.

Quirky

MSG has hit the news, but not for the reasons you might think. According to this article, MSG

appeared twice in the list of Australia’s top “what is” Google searches of 2017 (1st and 7th).

Although trying new things is encouraged, here are some food trends you might actually

want to miss.

This article debunks some of those anti-hangover myths and remedies, so you might want to

think again next time you ‘sober up’ with black coffee.

FSANZ LatestFood Recalls

COLES THAI GREEN CURRYSOUP

300g, Use By 25.12.17 and Use By 28.12.17

Problem: The recall is due to the presence of

undeclared allergens – fish and soy.

Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a

fish and/or soy allergy or intolerance may have

a reaction if the product is consumed.

Visit here for more information.

DE BORTOLI WOODFIREDHEATHCOTE SPARKLING

SHIRAZ 750ML

Woodfired Heathcote Sparkling

Shiraz 750ml Bottle Other Date

Marking: L7279b1 and L7327b1

De Bortoli Wines is conducting a

recall of the above product. The

product has been available for

sale at independent liquor stores

and hotels in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC

and WA.

Problem: The recall is due to sustained heat

for extended periods that may cause the

bottle to shatter.

Food safety hazard: Risk of serious injury if

the bottle shatters.

Visit here for more information.

Australian Pesticides and VeterinaryMedicines Authority

REGULATORY UPDATE ISSUE #264

21 December 2017

- Reminder: Waiver period for veterinary active constituent applications ends 31 January 2018

- APVMA archive website decommissioned 

- Proposed approach to sprat drift management - now open for consultation 

- Compulsory recall of Zinsser Mould Stop Primer upheld by Administrative Appeals tribunal 

- Armidale business operating model - now finalised 

- Crop group listing updated 

- Updated guidance documents now available 

- Reminder -- open for public consultations

• FOR MORE VISIT WWW.FBIA.ORG.AU •

FOOD DERIVED FROM INSECT-PROTECTED COTTON LINE 

You are invited to comment on the proposed variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to include food derived from a new cotton line that has been genetically modified to be protected from insects.

Australian Food News FOOD FOR THOUGHT

- Retail Food Group Profits to be hit b negative attention

- Youfoodz and MLA make most complained about ads for 2017 list

- Mining great for dinning 

- Australian Food News' most popular articles of 2017

- 5 Trends observed in 2017 

- Concern businesses not ready for Country of Origin label changes

- The Wine Society & Cracka Wines merge

- Nespresso launches iced-coffee pods for Australian summer

- Calfia Farms launches ready-to-drink cold brew coffee 

- Australian Food News publishing break notice

500 most prominent global buyers from F&B industry will gather to meet the selected Indian suppliers to negotiate their forthcoming Procurement deals and Private Labels. 

The well-defined set of program makes Indus Food a hub for the F&B Industry to maximise their business opportunities.

Supported by Department of Commerce, Government of India, Indus Food will emerge as a Mega Food & beverage industry trade show for the world. 

INDUS FOOD BELT & ROAD2018F O O D &

B E V E R A G E

E V E N T S

The First Belt and Road International Food Expo (Hong Kong) 2018

Under the theme “Steering World Food Industries to New Opportunities”, The First Belt & Road International Food Expo (Hong Kong) (BRIFE) 2018 aims to promote the “Unimpeded Trade” via forging a one-stop professional platform for global agrifood trade and investment cooperation, help to explore, share and create the businesses under the BRI

Business Consultation Notification

Australian Industry GroupINDUSTRY NEWSLETTER

https://www.aigroup.com.au/policy-and-research/industrynewsletter/