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IFU Member survey - the use of Stevia sweetener in fruit juices and nectars
Following discussion at the IFU's Commission for Legislation meeting on 14th June 2011 in Bonita Springs, Florida, the IFU may review it's current position concerning the addition of stevia to fruit juices, which is:
1) IFU supports the addition of stevia to nectars;
2) IFU is opposed to the addition of stevia to juices.
(letter of 28th February 2011 signed by former IFU President, Bruno JUD to Codex Committee on Food Additives).
A survey is being circulated requesting the opinion of IFU members, to determine whether the IFU position should be modified.
Please download and fill in the survey below as soon as possible and to send it back by e-mail no later than 30th November 2011 to IFU Secretary-General (ifu@ifu-fruitjuice.com) who will prepare a summary. The results of the survey will be communicated to all IFU members.
 IFU Member Survey on the use of Stevia, Nov 2011 
Supplemented Food Standard issued by Minister
(18 Feb 10) The Minister for Food Safety, Hon Kate Wilkinson, issued the New Zealand Food (Supplemented Food) Standard 2010 on Monday (copy below). The Standard will be gazetted today, Thursday 18 February 2010.
The Supplemented Food Standard regulates food type dietary supplements (supplemented foods) which were previously regulated under the New Zealand Dietary Supplement Regulations 1985. The Supplemented Food Standard aligns, as much as possible, the requirements for food type dietary supplements with those for foods regulated under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The Supplemented Food Standard will be administered by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority.
The Dietary Supplements Regulations have been amended to exclude food-type dietary supplements and to provide permission for an increase to the allowable level of folic acid in dietary supplements that are made under Good Manufacturing Process. The Dietary Supplements Regulations will be administered by the New Zealand Ministry of Health (as was the case prior to 2002). Any future changes to the regulation of therapeutic-type dietary supplements will be subject to separate consultation by the Ministry of Health.
Please note that the Supplemented Food Standard and the amended Dietary Supplements Regulations do not come into effect until 31 March 2010. The Supplemented Food Standard has a two year transition period to allow manufacturers and suppliers of supplemented foods to comply with the new requirements.
Supplemented Food Standard 2010 
Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy - Terms of Reference
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has agreed that the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (the Ministerial Council) undertake a comprehensive review of food labelling law and policy using an evidence based approach and without compromising public health and safety. The Ministerial Council has agreed the Terms of Reference for the review, a copy of which can be downloaded below. The first round of public consultation is now commencing.
The first round of public consultation is now commencing. Interested individuals and organisations are encouraged to make brief submissions about issues that are within the scope of the Terms of Reference, for consideration by the panel. This initial submission period will close on 20 November 2009. Where possible, please provide data/evidence and/or documentation to support your views.
Please Note : NZJBA will be making a separate submission on this matter, and individual members are free to make their own submissions.
Review of Food Labelling Terms Of Reference Nov 09
Packaging Product Stewardship Scheme - Recommendation from the Packaging Council
With the Packaging Accord 2004 concluding this year, the Packaging Council?s Executive Committee believes that applying for an accreditable packaging product stewardship scheme is the most responsible approach by industry. This letter seeks Members' feedback on the proposal with a view to finalising a scheme and submitting an application by the end of the year, if practicable.
Packaging Product Stewardship Scheme recommendation letter 29-10-09
ABCL Benzene in Beverages Report to FSANZ
The Australian Beverages Council Ltd (ABCL) prepared this report to communicate the findings of its 2009 annual benzene survey, investigating possible levels of benzene formed in some water and juice-based, non alcoholic beverages. Download a copy of the Australian Beverages Council Limited Report to Food Standards Australia New Zealand, Sept. 2009:
Reduction & Incidence of Benzene Formation in Water Based, Non Alcoholic Beverages
AFGC Sustainability Report
The environmental and social performance data reported in this report is based on a survey conducted by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) of its members? performance across the 2007-08 fi nancial reporting period. Thirty-fi ve member companies provided data for this report; these members have a combined annual turnover of more than $36 billion. The sustainability performance of these 35 members provides a representative sample of AFGC members and broadly indicates the performance of Australia?s food and grocery industry as a whole. Download a copy of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) report here:
TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY 2007-08
Guidelines for the Development of a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry Food Control Plan
The Technical Committee of the NZ Juice and Beverage Association has developed these ?Guidelines for the Development of a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry Food Control Plan?, based on HACCP principles, and with the objective of having them approved by the NZFSA as standard criteria for the non-alcoholic beverage industry. These guidelines are based on a ?Guide of Good Hygiene Practice for the Fruit Juice and Beverage Industry? developed by the Association of the Industry of Juices & Nectars from Fruits & Vegetables of the European Union (AIJN) and the Australian Bottled Water Institute Inc. (ABWI).
The guidelines are intended to assist in the development of business specific Food Control Plan for members of the New Zealand Juice and Beverage Association.
Download a copy here:
Guidelines for the Development of a Non-Alcoholic Beverage Industry Food Control Plan Dec 2008
Front of Pack Labelling (FOPL)
Regulatory bodies in both Australia and New Zealand are currently reviewing Front of Pack Labelling regulations with a view to resurrecting the concept of Interpretative Labelling (the so-called "Traffic Light" system). The NZJBA Executive has submitted a paper to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) outlining our position on this matter.
NZJBA Submission to the Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) on the Consultation Paper for a Front Of Pack Labelling Policy Guideline:
NZJBA FOPL submission 0309
% Daily Intake Labelling - Implementation Guidelines
Daily Intake Labelling implementation guidelines
Nutrition Information Panel templates
NIP templates 0508
Prof. Ray Winger presentation for download
Vitamin C and Labelling ? What you can say and What you cannot do by Prof Ray Winger, Chairman, NZJBA Compliance Committee:
Vitamin C and Labelling
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NZJBA Fruit Juice Quality Descriptor / Representations Guidelines, Version 10, 2005:
Juice Descriptor Guidelines
Summary of October 2009 ICC random monitoring program
Download a copy of the report here:
Summary of October 2009 ICC random monitoring - 6/11/09
Getting your insurance needs ?Sorted?
Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan believes that getting the right insurance is an important part of managing your money. But how do you know what is right for you and how much you should expect to pay? The Commission?s personal finance website, www.sorted.org.nz has answers and useful insurance tips.
Thinking about insurance
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