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Food regulation stakeholder consultation forum 18 June 2010 Geoffrey Annison, PhD. Deputy Chief Executive

Food regulation stakeholder consultation forum 18 June 2010 Geoffrey Annison, PhD. Deputy Chief Executive. Carbon economy – mitigation and adaptation Water economy – reduce and recycle Food security – protect production/manufacturing /distribution

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Food regulation stakeholder consultation forum 18 June 2010 Geoffrey Annison, PhD. Deputy Chief Executive

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  1. Food regulation stakeholder consultation forum 18 June 2010Geoffrey Annison, PhD.Deputy Chief Executive

  2. Carbon economy – mitigation and adaptation Water economy – reduce and recycle Food security – protect production/manufacturing /distribution Nutrition and health – provide wholesome, nutritious, affordable food Business/regulatory landscape Policies and regulations Regulatory Reform Food Security Consumerism Health – preventive Environmental impacts (waste) Biosecurity, New technologies Workforce – skills Supply chains Trade Transport All potentially impact on food access, food choice, and food composition And so on nutrition and health of Australians Carbon - Energy – Water - Land A competitive & profitable agri - food industry

  3. Competitive and profitable industry 4 platforms Vision Platform Key elements • World class operating environment • Lean and efficient supply chain • A secure food source for Australia • Consumer-driven innovation • Preferred supplier to the world (growing export market) A growing, profitable and sustainable industry... Robust Australian food & grocery manufacturing industry ... Economically, socially and environmentally providing a secure source of safe food and groceries to Australians • Greener industry and supply chain • Reduced waste for a cleaner environment • Improved health for the nation • Guaranteed product safety and security Clean, green, healthy & safe products An industry that partners in educating and empowering consumers... • Nutrition savvy consumers • Clear and open food and product information • Consistent, well-researched advice on healthy-eating and lifestyle Informed and empowered consumers ... Within a best practice regulatory framework that demands the highest food and grocery standards • Agreed decision-making framework • Comprehensive policy framework • World renowned regulatory framework • Full industry compliance Best practice regulatory framework

  4. Agreed Principles evidence based, risk assessments, cost – benefit, outcomes Alignment of Regulation and Policyclear objectives, scope, outcomes focus, appropriate tools Proportionate Regulatory Approaches Black letter law, prescribed codes, voluntary industry codes Best Practice Regulation Market failure (and Government failure) corrected Best Practice Policy and regulation Active Enforcement of Compliance Enforcement, monitoring, amendment, removal

  5. Labelling review • Once in a generation opportunity • A robust, comprehensive, practical, policy and regulatory framework for now and future • Protect consumers • Support industry • Support Government – health, food security, economy • Fix issues – HC, FOPL, CoOL, trans-Fats, GM

  6. Answer the key question • What is the justification for: • mandating information on pack • prohibiting information on pack. RESET

  7. Food safety (security) – emerging issues • Traceability – melamine showed we could to better • New sources of risk – US experience with fresh vegetables and food borne illness • Competencies – need more traction with the National Food Safety Auditor competencies program • Food security – maintain trade, maintain manufacture in Australia

  8. Regulatory policy– emerging issues Health Protection vs Health Promotion Work more in partnerships

  9. PER 60g SERVE ENERGY 870kJ FAT 0.7g SAT FAT 0.2g SODIUM 115mg SUGARS 9.5g DI* 10% DI* 1% DI* 1% DI* 5% DI* 11% Regulatory Policy – Emerging issues Voluntary Codes • Valid alternative regulatory measure • ACCC support – proportionate response • Daily Intake Guide – 2000 sku’s, 70 mainstream brands • Need strong policy direction

  10. Regulatory Policy – Emerging issues More Demanding Consumers! How should regulators respond? Sept 2009

  11. How do we regulate this? • What it is – ingredients • How to use it – recipes and menus • Health (nutrients/allergens/claims) • Technologies (additives, GM, nano) • Environment (CO2’ recycling, water, fish sustainability) • Social (animal welfare, palm oil) • Price and offers • E.g. – use of recycled water – how are we going to label?

  12. Look behind the bar code Labels no longer limit information Opportunities to: Inform Educate Advise Promote Time Sept 2009

  13. Extended labelling A regulatory challenge!

  14. conclusions • Many challenges – big issues implications for food regulatory policy. • Profitable food industry needed to meet challenges • Best Practice Regulatory - guide responses • Food Labelling Review – hit reset button • Health Protection v.s. Health Promotion – • Voluntary Codes – a pragmatic way forward • Modern Technology offers some solutions.

  15. REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA’S FOOD, BEVERAGE AND GROCERY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.

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