The first of a new comment section on our website that provides you with
background and insight into the decisions NZFSA makes. It will help you
understand the science that has underpinned our decision making, why we have
reached the conclusions we have, and any risks involved. Andrew McKenzie's first
column looks at the recent melamine event.More
Four more products are being withdrawn from sale by the New Zealand importers
after tests found the products contained levels of melamine above the threshold
for investigation and likely to be the result of economic adulteration., says
the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA).
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The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is warning people not to consume
imported milk-based sweets known as White Rabbit Creamy Candies. This product
is sold in retail packs through Asian retailers, supermarkets and dairies. More
Food Control Plans now in action - as 58 local councils have distributed over
2000 Food Control Plans to restaurants and cafes around the country, NZFSA
reminds operators not to spend more money than they need to to get their
programme into place. More
NZFSA has released a DVD and two booklets aimed at helping hunters and
gatherers of wild foods make safe decisions about how to catch, store and eat
these foods. More
