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Changes to agvet law

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has developed a training program to help industry get ready for the 1 July 2014 changes to agricultural and veterinary legislation and regulations. See the APVMA website for details about the training options.

Monitoring of Emerging Issues

FSANZ has published the March edition of Monitoring of Emerging Issues which includes links to the latest publications, food recalls and microbiological outbreak information.

Stakeholder engagment survey

If you haven’t already filled in our stakeholder engagement survey we’d love to hear from you. Tell us how you think we are performing in our key roles. Take the survey now.

Report on foods containing cyanogenic glycosiders

FSANZ has published a survey of foods containing cyanogenic glycosides including apricot kernels products, cassava root, linseed, bamboo shoots and apple products. The risk assessment and updated consumer advice is now available on our website.

Applications and proposals

FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment on the following application. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.

• A1095 – Natamycin – Extension of Use in Yoghurt

FSANZ has prepared the following Proposal. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.

• M1010 – Maximum Residue Limits (2014)