The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council met on 1 May. It agreed to the terms of reference for an independent, comprehensive review of food labelling law and policy. The expert panel has yet to be appointed.
As well, a draft front-of pack food labelling Policy Guideline is to be provided to the Ministerial Council at their October meeting.
Read more: Communique, Australian Dept of Health and Ageing, 1 May 2009