1.4 Procedure for assessment The Proposal was assessed under the General Procedure for assessment of Proposals. 1.5 Decision The draft variation as proposed following assessment was approved with no changes. The variation takes effect on gazettal. The approved draft variation, after consideration of submissions, is at Attachment A. The related explanatory statement is at Attachment B. An explanatory statement is required to accompany an instrument if it is lodged on the Federal Register of Legislation. 2 Summary of the findings 2.1 Summary of issues raised in submissions Consultation is a key part of development process. FSANZ FSANZ’s standards acknowledges the time and effort taken by individuals and organisations to make submissions. FSANZ sought public comments to help finalise the assessment of the proposed MRL changes. Comments were invited on any impacts (costs/benefits) of the proposed variations, in particular, likely impacts on importation of food if specific variations are advanced and any public health and safety concerns associated with the proposed changes. FSANZ received seven submissions and one late comment. The submissions were from five domestic stakeholders (two state food regulatory departments, a peak food industry association, a food company and an individual). There were also submissions from a United States company and the United States Government as a WTO member. A summary of the issues raised in the submissions and response to them is given FSANZ’s in Table 1 below. Table 1: Summary of issues and FSANZ responses Issue Raised by FSANZ response Support the proposed MRL Victorian Noted. changes through Proposal Departments of M1015 based on the risk Health and assessments undertaken. Human Services, and Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources Support continual review and Australian Food & Noted. update of Schedule 20 of the Grocery Council Code to reflect current use of (AFGC) agvet chemicals in Australia but recognising different Unilever uses in other markets and Australasia ensuring consumer safety.
1.4 Procedure for assessment The Proposal was assessed under the General Procedure for assessment of Proposals. 1.5 Decision The draft variation as proposed following assessment was approved with no changes. The variation takes effect on gazettal. The approved draft variation, after consideration of submissions, is at Attachment A. The related explanatory statement is at Attachment B. An explanatory statement is required to accompany an instrument if it is lodged on the Federal Register of Legislation. 2 Summary of the findings 2.1 Summary of issues raised in submissions Consultation is a key part of FSANZ’s standards development process. FSANZ acknowledges the time and effort taken by individuals and organisations to make submissions. FSANZ sought public comments to help finalise the assessment of the proposed MRL changes. Comments were invited on any impacts (costs/benefits) of the proposed variations, in particular, likely impacts on importation of food if specific variations are advanced and any public health and safety concerns associated with the proposed changes. FSANZ received seven submissions and one late comment. The submissions were from five domestic stakeholders (two state food regulatory departments, a peak food industry association, a food company and an individual). There were also submissions from a United States company and the United States Government as a WTO member. A summary of the issues raised in the submissions and FSANZ’s response to them is given in Table 1 below. Table 1: Summary of issues and FSANZ responses Issue Raised by FSANZ response Support the proposed MRL changes through Proposal M1015 based on the risk assessments undertaken. Victorian Departments of Health and Human Services, and Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources Noted. Support continual review and update of Schedule 20 of the Code to reflect current use of agvet chemicals in Australia but recognising different uses in other markets and ensuring consumer safety. Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) Unilever Australasia Noted.