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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.
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS BILL 2017 PASSED BY BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
February 21, 2019
Three out of a group of six bills to establish a new national regulatory scheme for industrial chemicals, including those used in grocery categories such as household cleaners, cosmetics and personal care products, were passed by both Houses of Parliament on Monday, 18 February 2019. Login to the […]
Review of Therapeutic Goods Order 54 - Standards for Disinfectants and associated guidance
February 13, 2019
AFGC’s submission – Review of Therapeutic Goods Order 54 – Standards for Disinfectants and associated guidance. Login to the Members Centre to read the Submission.
The Year Ahead for Retail
February 7, 2019
Coles CEO Steven Cain and Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci answer five key questions about 2019 as part of annual survey of key business leaders. Login to the Members Centre to read the Member Brief.
CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY MASTER CODE RELEASED
February 6, 2019
Safe Trucking and Supply Chains Ltd, a company jointly owned by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australian Trucking Association (ATA), has developed and released a Master Code – a registered code of practice under section 706 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law. Login to the Members […]