Foreword (February 2023)
By John Thisgaard, Jenny Awad (FoodLegal Bulletin
Co-Editors) and Joe Lederman (FoodLegal Chairperson and Co-Editor)
Welcome to the February 2023 edition of FoodLegal
Bulletin!
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2. FoodLegal
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3. In
this February 2023 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 “Cleaning products: 3 key regulatory issues for manufacturers, sellers or importers of cleaning products in Australia” we discuss
the key issues for compliance in the Australian market.
In “How international standards could impact environmental advertising in Australia”, we
compare various Australian and international standards for environmental
claims, and consider the implications these standards could have on Australian
advertising requirements.
In “The different processing effects and regulatory relevance of active ingredients in different caffeinated beverages”, we explore the science of caffeine and other compounds and
their effects, as well as how genetics plays a role in individual responses.
In our article “Sesame allergies: the science behind sesame allergens, prevalence, and implications for food processors”,
we consider the scientific and regulatory issues concerning sesame, in
particular the various technological and biological aspects of sesame that have
an impact.
In our article “WHO recommends sweeteners should not be used for weight control: Implications for food businesses”, we outline the World Health Organisation recommendations as well as the
contemporary science on ‘non-sugar’ sweeteners, and explore implications for
food businesses.
We hope you
enjoy this February 2023 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 6 Feb 2023. We recommend you seek legal advice for your specific circumstances before making any commercial decisions.