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Proposed regulatory framework for unpasteurised milk products

3 Submissions

NZFSA seeks submissions on any aspect of this discussion paper from all interested parties, including consumers, industry, importers, trading partners, and public health specialists.

3.1 Requirements for submissions on this paper

Submissions are invited from any interested person, whether representing an organisation or acting as an individual. When sent on behalf of an organisation, the submission should indicate the position in the organisation of the person signing the submission and the extent of internal consultation undertaken in preparing the submission. All submission formats will be accepted, but the following points may be of assistance in preparing comments:

• Wherever possible, comment should be specific to a particular section of the paper. All major sections are numbered and these numbers should be used to link comments to the paper.

• Comments should be to the point and, where possible, supporting reasons and data are requested.

• The use of examples to illustrate particular points is encouraged.

• As a number of copies may be made of your comments, please use good quality type, or make sure the comments are clearly hand-written in black or blue ink.

• Please include the following information in your submissions:

• the title of the discussion paper

• your name and title (if applicable)

• your organisation’s name (if applicable); and

• your address.

A suggested guide to the format of submissions is provided in Section 11, but submitters are welcome to comment on any additional matter relating to the proposal.

3.2 Address for submissions

Please send your submission on this discussion paper to:

Technical Standards and Systems Team

New Zealand Standards Group

New Zealand Food Safety Authority

PO Box 2835

Wellington – New Zealand

Fax: (04) 894 2643

Email: TSS@nzfsa.govt.nz

3.3 Closing date for submissions

The closing date for submissions is 5pm on 3 July 2009.

3.4 Official Information Act

The Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) states that information is to be made available unless there are grounds for withholding it. The grounds for withholding information are outlined in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate any grounds for withholding information contained in their submission. Reasons for withholding information could include that information is commercially sensitive or that the submitters wish personal information such as names or contact details to be withheld. NZFSA will take such indications into account when determining whether or not to release information. Any decision to withhold information requested under the OIA may be reviewed by the Ombudsman.

3.5 Process after submissions

After the closing date, submissions will be analysed by NZFSA and a summary will be published. Submissions will be taken into consideration when providing advice to the Minister for Food Safety.