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Food Review information in many languages

26 January 2005

Brochures outlining details of the government’s far-reaching review of the domestic food sector are now available in several languages.

Translations available in Cook Islands Maori, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Japanese, Korean, Samoan and Tongan, can now be downloaded from the NZFSA website. Maori and Niuean versions will be available shortly.

The government-led review – the first of its kind for more than 30 years – covers all food produced and sold in New Zealand, including food sold in supermarkets, dairies, cafes and restaurants, and imported food for sale.

Carole Inkster, New Zealand Food Safety Authority’s Director of Policy says: “Decisions made as a result of the review have the potential to affect every food producer in New Zealand. If you are involved in any kind of food production, preparation, handling or delivery, then it could be critical for you to have your say.”

The brochures outline key phases of the review, what it will achieve, who will be affected by it and what is likely to change as a result.

Five concept papers have been released for public consultation. They cover:

• Introduction and context

• Regulatory roles

• Responsibilities and structures

• Proposed food control plans

• Implementation of food control plans

• Cost recovery

The review is intended to establish a food regulatory programme that will apply across the board to both the biggest and the smallest of food activity in New Zealand. NZFSA’s key objective is to provide a coherent, consistent and seamless programme that will reduce incidences of foodborne illness in New Zealand.

Carole Inkster explains: “NZFSA is looking for a system that allows food businesses to have the option of running one comprehensive programme that meets all relevant food safety requirements, thus making it easier for businesses to comply with the law.”

Translated brochures can be downloaded from NZFSA website at: http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/policy-law/projects/domestic-food-review/brochure/index.htm

Hard copies of each language brochure and discussion papers are available by contacting NZFSA on
0800 NZFSA1 (0800 693 721). Email: info@nzfsa.govt.nz. The closing date for submissions is
28 February, 2005.

Submissions can be sent to:
Submissions – Domestic Food Review
C/o Policy Group,
New Zealand food Safety Authority,
PO Box 2835,
Wellington.
Email: Robbie.thomson@nzfsa.govt.nz
Fax: 04 463 2501

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For further comment, contact: Carole Inkster, NZFSA Director of Policy.
Tel: 04 463 2505 or 021 241 2455.

For further information contact: Gary Bowering, Communications Manager.
Tel: 04-463 2531 or 027 44 32 550