any written policy guidelines formulated by the Ministerial Council No specific policy guidelines have been developed since Standard 1.5.2 commenced. 3 Draft variation The draft variation to Standard 1.5.2 is at Attachment A. The draft variation is intended to take effect on gazettal. A draft explanatory statement is at Attachment B. An explanatory statement is required to accompany an instrument if it is lodged on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. 4 Transitional arrangements for Code Revision FSANZ has reviewed the Code in order to improve its clarity and legal efficacy. This review was undertaken through Proposal P1025 details of which are on the FSANZ website. – FSANZ released a draft revision of the Code for public comment in May 2013. The draft revision has changed the and format. A further draft revision of the Code Code’s structure and call for submissions was released in July 2014. The FSANZ Board approved the proposed changes to the Code in December 2014. The new Code will commence in March 2016 and will repeal and replace the current Code. The new Code will then need to be amended to incorporate any outstanding changes made to the current Code, including the variations at Attachment A, if not rejected by the Forum. 5 References Codex (2004) Principles for the risk analysis of foods derived from modern biotechnology. Report No. CAC/GL 44-2003, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Rome. . FSANZ (2007) Safety assessment of genetically modified foods Guidance document. Document – prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. . FSANZ (2013) Application handbook. Prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. . Attachments A. Draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code B. Draft Explanatory Statement Attachment A Draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food – Standards Code Food Standards (Application A1097 Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant and – Corn Line MON87411) Variation The Board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand gives notice of the making of this variation under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. The Standard commences on the date specified in clause 3 of this variation.
any written policy guidelines formulated by the Ministerial Council No specific policy guidelines have been developed since Standard 1.5.2 commenced. 3 Draft variation The draft variation to Standard 1.5.2 is at Attachment A. The draft variation is intended to take effect on gazettal. A draft explanatory statement is at Attachment B. An explanatory statement is required to accompany an instrument if it is lodged on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments. 4 Transitional arrangements for Code Revision FSANZ has reviewed the Code in order to improve its clarity and legal efficacy. This review was undertaken through Proposal P1025 – details of which are on the FSANZ website. FSANZ released a draft revision of the Code for public comment in May 2013. The draft revision has changed the Code’s structure and format. A further draft revision of the Code and call for submissions was released in July 2014. The FSANZ Board approved the proposed changes to the Code in December 2014. The new Code will commence in March 2016 and will repeal and replace the current Code. The new Code will then need to be amended to incorporate any outstanding changes made to the current Code, including the variations at Attachment A, if not rejected by the Forum. 5 References Codex (2004) Principles for the risk analysis of foods derived from modern biotechnology. Report No. CAC/GL 44-2003, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Rome. . FSANZ (2007) Safety assessment of genetically modified foods – Guidance document. Document prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. . FSANZ (2013) Application handbook. Prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand. . Attachments A. Draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code B. Draft Explanatory Statement Attachment A – Draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Food Standards (Application A1097 – Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant and Corn Line MON87411) Variation The Board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand gives notice of the making of this variation under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. The Standard commences on the date specified in clause 3 of this variation.