Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 5.1.1 - Revocation and Transitional Provisions - 2014 revision

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Standard 5.1.1 Revocation and transitional provisions 2014 revision

Division 1 Preliminary

5.1.1—1 Name

  This Standard is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Standard 5.1.1 Revocation and transitional provisions 2014 revision.

 Note 1 This instrument is a standard under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). The standards together make up the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. See also section 1.1.1—3.

 Note 2 This instrument is part of a revision of the Code made in 2014 in which most of the Standards are repealed and replaced by new versions.

 Note 3 The provisions of the Code that apply in New Zealand are incorporated in, or adopted under, the Food Act 2014 (NZ). See also section 1.1.1—3.

 Note 4 Commencement:
This Standard commences on 1 March 2016, being the date specified as the commencement date in notices in the Gazette and the New Zealand Gazette under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). See also section 93 of that Act.

Division 2 Revocations

5.1.1—2 Revocation of standards

  The following standards are revoked:

 (a) Standard 1.1.1Preliminary Provisions Application, Interpretation and General Prohibitions;

 (b) Standard 1.1.2Supplementary Definitions for Foods;

 (c) Standard 1.1A.6Transitional Standard for Special purposes Foods (including Amino Acid Modified Foods);

(ca) Standard 1.1A.8Transitional Standard for Dietary Fibre Nutrition Content Claims;

(d) Standard 1.2.1Application of Labelling and Other Information Requirements;

 (e) Standard 1.2.2Food Identification Requirements;

 (f) Standard 1.2.3Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements and Declarations;

 (g) Standard 1.2.4Labelling of Ingredients;

 (h) Standard 1.2.5Date Marking of Packaged Food;

 (i) Standard 1.2.6Directions for Use and Storage;

 (j) Standard 1.2.7Nutrition and Health Claims;

 (k) Standard 1.2.8Nutrition Information Requirements;

 (l) Standard 1.2.9Legibility Requirements;

 (m) Standard 1.2.10Characterising Ingredients and Components of Food;

 (n) Standard 1.2.11Country of Origin Requirements;

 (o) Standard 1.3.1Food Additives;

 (p) Standard 1.3.2Vitamins and Minerals;

 (q) Standard 1.3.3Processing Aids;

 (r) Standard 1.3.4Identity and Purity;

 (s) Standard 1.4.1Contaminants and Natural Toxicants;

 (t) Standard 1.4.2Maximum Residue Limits;

 (u) Standard 1.4.3Articles and Materials in Contact with Food;

 (v) Standard 1.4.4Prohibited and Restricted Plants and Fungi;

 (w) Standard 1.5.1Novel Foods;

 (x) Standard 1.5.2Food produced using Gene Technology;

 (y) Standard 1.5.3Irradiation of Food;

 (z) Standard 1.6.1Microbiological Limits in Food;

 (aa) Standard 1.6.2Processing Requirements;

 (bb) Standard 2.1.1Cereals and Cereal Products;

 (cc) Standard 2.2.1Meat and Meat Products;

 (dd) Standard 2.2.2Egg and Egg Products;

 (ee) Standard 2.2.3Fish and Fish Products;

 (ff) Standard 2.3.1Fruit and Vegetables;

 (gg) Standard 2.3.2Jam;

 (hh) Standard 2.4.1Edible Oils;

 (ii) Standard 2.4.2Edible Oils Spreads;

 (jj) Standard 2.5.1Milk;

 (kk) Standard 2.5.2Cream;

 (ll) Standard 2.5.3Fermented Milk Products;

 (mm) Standard 2.5.4Cheese;

 (nn) Standard 2.5.5Butter;

 (oo) Standard 2.5.6Ice Cream;

 (pp) Standard 2.5.7Dried Milks, Evaporated Milks and Condensed Milks;

 (qq) Standard 2.6.1Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice;

 (rr) Standard 2.6.2Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Brewed Soft Drinks;

 (ss) Standard 2.6.3Kava;

 (tt) Standard 2.6.4Formulated Caffeinated Beverages;

 (uu) Standard 2.7.1Labelling of Alcoholic Beverages and Food containing Alcohol;

 (vv) Standard 2.7.2Beer;

 (ww) Standard 2.7.3Fruit Wine and Vegetable Wine;

 (xx) Standard 2.7.4Wine and Wine Product;

 (yy) Standard 2.7.5Spirits;

 (zz) Standard 2.8.1Sugars;

 (aaa) Standard 2.8.2Honey;

 (bbb) Standard 2.9.1Infant Formula Products;

 (ccc) Standard 2.9.2oods for Infants;

 (ddd) Standard 2.9.3Formulated Meal Replacements and Formulated Supplementary Foods;

 (eee) Standard 2.9.4Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods:

 (fff) Standard 2.9.5Food for Special Medical Purposes;

 (ggg) Standard 2.10.1Vinegar and Related Products;

 (hhh) Standard 2.10.2Salt and Salt Products;

 (iii) Standard 2.10.3Chewing Gum.

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Amendment History

The Amendment History provides information about each amendment to the Standard. The information includes commencement or cessation information for relevant amendments.

 

These amendments are made under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 unless otherwise indicated. Amendments do not have a specific date for cessation unless indicated as such.

 

About this compilation

 

This is a compilation of Standard 5.1.1 as in force on 1 March 2016 (up to Amendment No. 157). It includes any commenced amendment affecting the compilation to that date.

 

Prepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 1 March 2016.

 

Uncommenced amendments or provisions ceasing to have effect

 

To assist stakeholders, the effect of any uncommenced amendments or provisions which will cease to have effect, may be reflected in the Standard as shaded boxed text with the relevant commencement or cessation date. These amendments will be reflected in a compilation registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments including or omitting those amendments and provided in the Amendment History once the date is passed.

 

 

The following abbreviations may be used in the table below:

 

ad = added or inserted am = amended

exp = expired or ceased to have effect rep = repealed

rs = repealed and substituted

 

Standard 5.1.1 was published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. FSC96 on 10 April 2015 as part of Amendment 154 (F2015L00496 –- 2 April 2015) and has since been amended as follows:

 

Clause affected

A’ment No.

FRLI registration

Gazette

Commencement

(Cessation)

How affected

Description of amendment

5.1.12

157

F2015L01391

1 Sept 2015

FSC99

3 Sept 2015

 

1 March 2016

 

am

Insertion of reference to new Standard 1.1A.8.

 

 

Overview

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 5.1.1 – Revocation and transitional provisions – 2014 revision was enacted to address the need for updating and streamlining the existing food standards by revoking outdated standards and introducing new, consolidated standards. This legislative instrument is a part of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, established under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. The policy objective of this revision is to ensure that food standards are consistent, up-to-date, and reflect current scientific understanding and consumer expectations. The standard became effective on 1 March 2016, following its publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette and the New Zealand Gazette under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. This revision aimed to repeal numerous previous standards and replace them with new, consolidated versions to simplify and modernise the regulatory framework governing food standards in Australia and New Zealand.

Scope and Application

This Standard, known as the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 5.1.1 – Revocation and transitional provisions – 2014 revision, is part of a comprehensive set of regulations governing food standards across Australia and New Zealand. It serves to repeal and replace numerous existing standards with new versions, aiming to streamline and update the regulatory framework. This Standard applies to all food businesses operating within Australia and New Zealand, ensuring uniformity in food safety and labelling standards. It effectively replaces a wide range of specific standards, such as those related to food additives, labelling, microbiological limits, and specific food categories, with the intention of providing a more cohesive and modernised regulatory environment. The Standard commenced on 1 March 2016 and is enforced under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. It is pertinent to note that while this Standard applies broadly to all food-related businesses within its jurisdiction, certain exclusions or specific exemptions may be detailed in the individual standards it replaces or in other relevant legislation. The Act allows for further regulation and amendments through subordinate instruments, ensuring that the standards can adapt to new scientific findings and changing industry practices.

Key Provisions

The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 5.1.1 – Revocation and transitional provisions – 2014 revision (F2015L00496) outlines the revocation of multiple food standards and the implementation of new ones. The main operative sections include the revocation of existing standards (section 5.1.1—2), which lists the specific standards being revoked, and the transitional provisions that apply during the revision process. The Standard was made under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth) and applies in New Zealand through the Food Act 2014 (NZ). The commencement date of this Standard is 1 March 2016, as specified in the notices in the Gazette and the New Zealand Gazette under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act include the revocation of the listed standards, which means that these standards are no longer in effect as of the commencement date. The new standards will replace these revoked ones, and stakeholders must comply with the new provisions. The transitional provisions aim to ensure a smooth transition from the old standards to the new ones. Additionally, the Amendment History provides details about each amendment to the Standard, including commencement or cessation information for relevant amendments. In terms of penalties and consequences for breach, the specific legislation does not outline particular offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, non-compliance with food standards in Australia can result in civil or criminal penalties under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth) or other relevant legislation, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. Penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the offence. It is essential for parties and entities governed by this Standard to ensure compliance with the new provisions to avoid potential legal repercussions.

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