31 July 2015 [16-15] Administrative Assessment Report Proposal P1039 – Microbiological Criteria for Infant Formula Brief Description of Proposal: Potentially affected Standard: To include food safety microbiological criteria for infant formula, aligning with international (Codex) standards. Schedule 27 limits for Procedure: Estimated total hours: Provisional estimated work: General Maximum 650 hours Late July 2015 Reasons why: Reasons why: This proposal proposes changes Small internal team with no formal risk to current food regulatory assessment required, aligning with measures to better align with reputable international standards. international standards and Requires minimal consultation with current industry practice. stakeholders given previous consultation under P1028 and Micro Review Consultation Paper where general support was provided by stakeholders. Decision Proposal prepared Date: 22 July 2015 Consultation & assessment timeframe Proposed length of public consultation period 6 weeks Targeted consultation will also be undertaken with infant formula manufacturers (represented by the Infant Nutrition Council) Proposed timeframe for assessment: Commence assessment start) Late July 2015 Completion of assessment & preparation of draft food reg measure Mid-September 2015 Public comment Late Sept mid-Nov 2015 – Board to complete approval Early March 2016 Notification to Forum Mid-March 2016 Anticipated gazettal if no review requested Late May 2016
31 July 2015 [16-15] Administrative Assessment Report – Proposal P1039 Microbiological Criteria for Infant Formula Brief Description of Proposal: To include food safety microbiological criteria for infant formula, aligning with international (Codex) standards. Potentially affected Standard: Schedule 27 limits for Procedure: General Reasons why: This proposal proposes changes to current food regulatory measures to better align with international standards and current industry practice. Estimated total hours: Maximum 650 hours Reasons why: Small internal team with no formal risk assessment required, aligning with reputable international standards. Requires minimal consultation with stakeholders given previous consultation under P1028 and Micro Review Consultation Paper where general support was provided by stakeholders. Provisional estimated work: Late July 2015 Decision Proposal prepared Date: 22 July 2015 Consultation & assessment timeframe Proposed length of public consultation period 6 weeks Targeted consultation will also be undertaken with infant formula manufacturers (represented by the Infant Nutrition Council) Proposed timeframe for assessment: Commence assessment start) Late July 2015 Completion of assessment & preparation of draft food reg measure Mid-September 2015 Public comment Late Sept – mid-Nov 2015 Board to complete approval Early March 2016 Notification to Forum Mid-March 2016 Anticipated gazettal if no review requested Late May 2016