Policy guideline on novel foods

(Endorsed 12 December 2003)
Novel foods are those foods that are non-traditional to Australia and New Zealand, and for which there has been no safety evaluation. 

On 12 December 2003, the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) asked Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to review the standard and associated user guide. 
Policy Guideline on Novel Foods (Word 19 KB)
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