On 6 April 2021, the Department of Health (the Department) released a draft Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) which presents reform options for the FSANZ Act.
The draft RIS has been prepared as part of a review of the FSANZ Act that commenced in July 2020. The review is undertaking a comprehensive examination of the effectiveness of the FSANZ Act and the associated operations and responsibilities of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
Of the three options presented in the RIS, Option 1 is the status quo (no legislative changes to the FSANZ Act), while Options 2 and 3 present alternative measures that could be taken to amend the FSANZ Act.
The draft RIS seeks Stakeholder views on the draft RIS and feedback to characterise the impact of the proposed options.
More information on the consultation process, including how to make a submission, can be found here. The consultation period closes on 18 May 2021.
The RIS has been certified by the Department and was subject to an early assessment by the OBPR.