The New South Wales Food Authority released distressing information about the Inghams Tahmoor food processing facility, which is a turkey abattoir  in Australia. The ABC news outlet was the first to bring animal cruelty allegations against the company in video footage the channel aired on television on March 20, 2012. This video footage then spurred …

There is a new law that has been signed into order by the government of New Zealand. It’s designed to regulate what type of health benefits claims food packaging companies can include on labels. Before this law, there was no regulation, and food manufacturers could essentially claim what they wanted of food labelling. This resulted …

Two different major food grocery chains have been cited by food manufacturers for blocking out Australian local producers. According to several companies that manufacture and provide food locally in Australia and New Zealand say that they are being forced off the supermarket shelves by both Coles and Woolworths. According to these companies, the grocery chains …

Unfortunately, there have been past incidents of food risk that reached other countries simply because of a lack of communication. In the past, food dangers have not always been noted in time to avoid other countries and citizens becoming ill. The International Center of Excellence that covers food risk communication was designed specifically to open …

Many people don’t know what is going on behind the scenes to protect their health. However, every day, decisions are made that ensure Australian consumers don’t get sick. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service is a government entity that works specifically with imports. In fact, they continue to keep such illnesses as Cholera and Listeria …

There is a big problem in China and it could affect Australian food consumers in an unexpected way. Currently, on Chinese animal farms, antibiotics are used in strong supply. Unlike the US, Australia, and the UK, which all have detailed regulations and restrictions on antibiotics use, China has no such laws. In fact, several research …

The Australian Labor Government recently gave out two cash grants through their Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program. These grants went to the Teys Australia Company, which is one of the major meat producers in Australia. The grants were awarded to two different sites owned by the company: the Wagga Wagga site in New …

The Chief Minister of Health for the Australian Capital Territory has recently announced new food safety laws for the state that will go into effect on the 1st of September 2013. These laws are directed specifically at establishments that serve and provide meals for human consumption. The purpose of the changes is to ensure that …

Because eggs can carry a serious danger for bacteria and food poisoning, laws have to govern handling and sales of them strictly. In fact, recently, a new food standards code was released and it has to do specifically with processing, production, handling, and selling of eggs as well as any egg products. There are two …

Genetically modified foods have become an issue of concern in Australia and throughout other countries. However, through strict testing and regulation by governing bodies like the Food and Safety Commission of Australia and New Zealand, any GM foods that are sold or served in the country are tested before they are allowed on shelves. There …