FoodLegal

By John Thisgaard, Jenny Awad (FoodLegal Bulletin Co-Editors) and Joe Lederman (FoodLegal Chairperson and Co-Editor)

Welcome to the December 2022-January 2023 Bumper Edition of FoodLegal Bulletin!

1.    2023 FoodLegal Workshops

FoodLegal has launched its first series of 2-hour online workshops for 2023.

Come to one or more Workshops to fill any gaps in knowledge. Special discounts available when you purchase four or more tickets in a bundle to any of the Workshops. 

·         Allergens statements & other food label must-haves:  9am-11am AEDT Thursday 16 February 2023

We delve into the latest Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements and other food labelling must-haves.

·         Health marketing & how it impacts your food label: 9am-11am AEDT Wednesday 22 March 2023

We will take a close look at Nutrition Information Panels as well now the nutritional profile of a product will impact its ability to make health claims and nutrition content claims.

·         Food marketing essentials: 9am-11am AEST Thursday 27 April 2023

We will explore risks and opportunities that arise when communicating your unique selling point in the context of product name and descriptors, key marketing claims, origin claims and more.

·         Ingredients for success: 9am-11am AEST Wednesday 17 May 2023

We address what needs to be considered when adding different vitamins, minerals, and additives to foods, and how to craft a compliant ingredient list for your product.

For more information and to book your tickets, click here.

2.    In this December 2022-January 2023 Bumper Edition of FoodLegal Bulletin

In this FoodLegal Bulletin, our FREE article “Current developments in food law and policy in Australia and internationally” updates the latest in regulatory developments and news.

In “How do APVMA labelling requirements apply to pet food and animal feed suppliers?” we discuss how the Veterinary Labelling Code applies to products for animal consumption, and the key changes and actions for businesses that are affected by recent amendments.

In “Can food giveaways be in breach of marketing to children restrictions?”, we explore the application of children's marketing restrictions to free giveaways of food using a case example.

In “Comparing the nutrient profiling systems of the HSR and NPSC”, we compare and contrast the key features of the Health Star Rating and Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion systems, and their relevance to assessing the ‘healthiness’ of foods sold in Australia.

In “Fish claims: when does a fish claim become fishy?”, we address common types of marketing claims for fish or fish products, and the issues that food businesses should consider to avoid making claims that could result in enforcement action.

In “How are genotoxicity issues relevant to food regulation?”, we look at the issue of genotoxicity in the food context, and explore various genotoxicity tests and international guidance.

In “A Regulatory Update on Plant Sterols: When can they be used in food?” we consider the regulatory issues regarding the use of plant sterols in food, in the context of new regulatory approvals for the use of plant sterols in plant-based beverages.

We hope you enjoy this December 2022-January 2023 Bumper Edition of FoodLegal Bulletin!

John Thisgaard, Jenny Awad and Joe Lederman

Editors
FoodLegal Bulletin

This is general information rather than legal advice and is current as of 13 Dec 2022. We recommend you seek legal advice for your specific circumstances before making any commercial decisions.