Proposal P1057 - Review of the kava standard (Call for Submissions)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed a proposal to review the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to clarify the existing permission for kava to ensure it continues to protect public health and safety in response to the commercial importation of kava into Australia becoming unlimited from December 2021 as part of the Government’s commitment to the Pacific. It has has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. Pursuant to section 96 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist consideration of the draft food regulatory measure.