The Regulation of Foods Produced using Gene Technology in Australia and New Zealand

Australasian Biotechnology, Volume 8 Number 1, January/February 1998, pp. 33-35 The Regulation of Foods Produced using Gene Technology in Australia and New Zealand Lisa Kelly and Simon Brooke-Taylor Code Number:AU98008 Sizes of Files: Text: 13K Graphics: No associated graphics files Introduction The system for regulating foods in Australia and New Zealand is in a state of transition as both countries move toward a system of joint standards which will be developed and maintained by the Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA). ANZFA was created under an Agreement (the Treaty) between the governments of Australia and New Zealand in December 1995 and is now in the process of developing a joint Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Copyright 1998 Australian Biotechnology Association Ltd