FoodLegal

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is renowned for its complexity but FoodLegal provides a number of solutions. FoodLegal operates as Australia's premier product regulatory compliance Consultancy, and also runs the FoodLegal Learning Centre. The FoodLegal Learning Centre provides the benefit of FoodLegal's expertise & experience through its acclaimed online learning programs. Its first online workshop for 2025 is on Wednesday 19 February 2025 and aims to simplify the complexities of the Food Standards Code for participants. Details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gb_5qb4m

Our FoodLegal team has been busy as we approach the end of 2024. We published our December 2024-January 2025 bumper edition of FoodLegal Bulletin, where we report on the latest current developments, regulatory issues and trends for the food industry, including articles on: - Health marketing opportunities for fruit and vegetable suppliers - Impacts arising from ACCC action against supermarkets and the imposition of a mandatory grocery code - Beer marketing at the interface of food, tax and consumer laws - Lead contamination in chocolates - New applications of Mushrooms in food and medicine - Update on food law current developments in Australia and regionally To finish 2024 on a high note, we have just celebrated with an end of year cooking event for the FoodLegal team to share a delicious meal together. For further information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gmHiDGe5

Strengthen your ability to assess the regulatory risks of the latest emerging and trending claims. In our online interactive workshop, we will explore the latest Court precedents and regulatory enforcement actions that impact trending food product claims (on pack and on other advertising like social media). FoodLegal #Trending Claims workshop, 10:30am 27 November 2024 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsDyPt7A

Our FoodLegal editors & technologists enjoy the many pleasures of food at work. Here, some of the team celebrate the issue of our November 2024 FoodLegal Bulletin. Amongst the many Current developments in food law and policy in Australia & internationally, we report on: - the consultation process for implementing changes to AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Categorisation Introduction Scheme) guidelines. Submissions are due by 5 December 2024 - We report the NHMRC is seeking feedback on a new draft guidance in the 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 in relation to PFAS - On 1 November 2024 substantial changes to the advertising codes overseen by the New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority took effect - FSANZ is seeking submissions on Application A1269 – Cultured cell quail meat as a novel food. On 12 November 2024 FSANZ invited submissions from industry with respect to ApplicationA1269 by Vow Group Pty Ltd to permit cell-cultured quail as a novel food. Submissions are due by 24 December 2024 For further information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g_YHCDfE

Our November 2024 edition of FoodLegal Bulletin is live! Find out what's new in our FREE Current Developments in Food Law and Policy in Australia and Overseas. Learn about the impacts of incoming plastic bans on hospitality venues in our FREE article 'Getting ready for new single-use plastic bans' Subscribers can also access articles on: -Impacts on infant formula marketing arising from plans to rework the MAIF agreement -How changes to Australia's export assurance program impacts food exporters -A comparison of new genetic techniques in foodborne illness investigations Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwtEVBeX

Our popular online Health Marketing regulatory workshop for Australia & New Zealand still has some places available. Date: 7 Thursday 2024 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm AEDT Register here: https://lnkd.in/gS7HevCj

Australian States are introducing bans on ‘integrated’ packaging items on food and beverage products starting from 1 January 2025. Affected products could include products with expanded polystyrene or which include straws, cutlery or other plastic items. Is your business ready? FoodLegal can help any business understand its obligations throughout Australia. Contact the FoodLegal team at https://lnkd.in/gAp-A9eA for assistance.

Fantastic opportunity to join my team!

FoodLegal’s John Thisgaard and Calyx.Eco's Lauren Branson invite you to join them as they present a free one-hour webinar titled 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀. Transparency and verifiable data are critical for product claims about the environment. Sustainability claims are related also to mandatory obligations being imposed throughout the supply chain. This webinar will equip all food businesses with important knowledge for marketing and substantiating any product’s environmental credentials. Calyx.eco has developed cutting-edge sustainability data analytics, and FoodLegal is Australia’s premier food law firm with expertise in eco regulatory guidance. Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024, 12-1pm Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gEw9gM7u #SustainableFood #ComplianceWorkshop #FoodIndustry #EnvironmentalClaims #foodlegal #calyxeco

𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹'𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 – 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Dive into the fundamentals of food labelling and ensure your food product is compliant for import or sale in Australia and New Zealand. Presented by FoodLegal's Jackie Liberman, John Thisgaard & Blake Weinberger. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gNCCa7MG Date: Friday 6 September, 9am - 4pm