As part of the review of the Food Regulation System, the Department of Health have opened a consultation, closing 18 May 2021, to seek stakeholder feedback on the Review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (the Act)-draft Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS), and to provide feedback to characterise the impact of three proposed options within the RIS.

This consultation represents the potential for significant change within the food regulatory system, as the Act has been in place for almost 30 years, with few amendments over that time. The data, commentary and information received through this consultation will be analysed to inform a final RIS, which will be used to inform any amendments to the FSANZ Act.

Please read today’s member alert for more information about the consultation, including the proposed options and how to respond.