How are genetically modified (GM) foods regulated in Australia and New Zealand?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has responsibility for regulating the sale and use of GM foods in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ is an independent statutory authority responsible for the development and maintenance of food standards and other food-related regulatory measures. Food produced or imported for sale into Australia and New Zealand must comply with the food standards that are contained in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). GM foods are regulated under Standard 1.5.2 – Food Produced using Gene Technology of the Code . This Standard requires that before any GM food may enter the food supply FSANZ must conduct a pre-market assessment to evaluate the safety of the GM food. This process ensures that approved GM foods are as safe as conventional foods already in the food supply.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has responsibility for regulating the sale and use of GM foods in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ is an independent statutory authority responsible for the development and maintenance of food standards and other food-related regulatory measures. Food produced or imported for sale into Australia and New Zealand must comply with the food standards that are contained in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). GM foods are regulated under Standard 1.5.2 – Food Produced using Gene Technology of the Code. This Standard requires that before any GM food may enter the food supply FSANZ must conduct a pre-market assessment to evaluate the safety of the GM food. This process ensures that approved GM foods are as safe as conventional foods already in the food supply.
