Year: 2019

SCITECH NEWS - MARCH 2019

March 14, 2019

The March edition of the AFGC’s SciTech News is now available. Log in to the Members Centre to read the Newsletter.

Allergen Labelling Survey

March 4, 2019

The AFGC is seeking member input into approaches to Allergen Labelling; specifically on alerting consumers to changes in allergen content when reformulating products and, for differentiation of similar products with differing allergen contents.

ACCC’S 2019 ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY FOCUS

March 1, 2019

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair, Rod Sims, outlined the regulator’s enforcement priorities and consumer advocacy focus for 2019 earlier this week. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.

RESPONSIBLE ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN COMPLIANCE UPDATE AND WORKSHOPS

February 26, 2019

In 2009 the AFGC launched the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative (RCMI) and the Quick Service Restaurant Initiative for Responsible Advertising and Marketing (QSRI). The initiatives have operated on a signatory basis and have successfully ensured that only healthier choice products are marketed directly to children. Login to the […]

HEALTH STAR RATING 5 YEAR REVIEW – CONSULTATION ON DRAFT REPORT

February 25, 2019

The draft Report for the Five Year Review of the Health Star Rating (HSR) System has been released today and is open for public consultation until 25 March. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.