Submissions

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the Health Select Committee inquiry on Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes (1.61Mb)

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Managing acrylamide production in food eaten away from home
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has expressed it's commitment to encouraging relevant food industries, to work towards improving food preparation technologies that significantly lower the acrylamide contents in critical foods, particularly potato chips and crisps.

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A560 Phytosterols in Fruit Juice and Fruit Drinks IAR
Coca-Cola South Pacific Pty Ltd has submitted an Application to FSANZ seeking approval for the use of phytosterols derived from vegetable oils as a novel food ingredient in fruit juice and fruit juice drinks (minimum 20% juice) under Standard 1.5.1 ? Novel Foods in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).

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Children's and Food Advertising Codes
There is a lot of food advertising to children and other vulnerable groups. The advertised diet is less healthy than those promoted by the Heart Foundation. In 2005 the Advertising Standards Authority initiated a review of the self-regulating codes of practice for advertising to children and food advertising.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the Children's and Food Advertsing Codes submitted 31 March 2005 (136kb)

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Also see:
ASA codes review

Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand
The project to develop nutrient reference values (NRVs) suitable for Australia and New Zealand has been underway for some time now. Initially, the New Zealand Ministry of Health and the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing agreed on a joint project to review and establish NRVs, with support from the respective Ministers of Health in both countries. This project has been managed by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC). At the end of 2004, the NHMRC requested comments on the first draft report. Some of the reported nutrient targets differ from those advocated by the Heart Foundation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the NRVs document submitted 18 March 2005 (55kb)

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Also see:
MOH NRVs consultation

Domestic Food Review
The Heart Foundation supports the seven policy principles that are proposed to underpin all aspects of the Domestic Food Review being undertaken by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA). Food Service operators and preparers of food away from home require easy access to food safety requirements and educational resources that are in their first language.

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A464 Definition of the term "Wholegrain" DAR
BRI Australia Ltd submitted an application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on 6 December 2001 of the  Food Standards Code to amend the definition of the term "wholegrain". The Heart Foundation is aware of scienfitic evidence that describes a protective association between higher wholegrain intake and coronary heart disease. The Heart Foundation is interested in ensuring proposed defintions are consistent with the scientific evidence and will protect public health.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the draft assessment report of A464 submitted 1 December 2004 (95kb)

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Also see:
FSANZ A464
NHF response to initial assessment report of A464

P293 Nutrition, Health and Related Claims
In December 2003, the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (Council) agreed to a new  policy for Health, Nutrition and Related Claims. The policy will guide Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) in the development of the standard for inclusion in the Food Standards Code. The Heart Foundation aims to influence the food industry to produce, promote and signpost healthier food choices to consumers. Through its Pick the Tick Programme and broader work with the food industry it was necessary to make a response on the proposed standard.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to P293 submitted 20 October 2004 (492kb)

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Also see:
FSANZ Health Claims

Fortification of the Food Supply with Vitamins and Minerals
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) circulated a consultation paper on draft policy guidelines for the fortification of the food supply with vitamins and minerals. The Heart Foundation supports the framework option proposed by NZFSA that encourages fortification for restoration and for addressing demonstrated public health need. This framework is flexible enough to develop appropriate fortification opportunities yet restrictive enough to ensure safety considerations are addressed.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the policy options submitted 10 February 2004 (88kb)

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A464 Definition of the term "Wholegrain" IAR
BRI Australia Ltd submitted an application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on 6 December 2001 of the Food Standards Code to amend the definition of the term "wholegrain". The Heart Foundation is aware of scienfitic evidence that describes a protective association between higher wholegrain intake and coronary heart disease. The Heart Foundation is interested in ensuring proposed defintions are consistent with the scientific evidence and will protect public health.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the initial assessment report of A464 submitted 30 April 2003 (103kb)

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Also see:
FSANZ A464
NHF response to draft assessment report of A464

Strategic review of the importation of food
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) were reviewing amongst other matters, the regulatory provisions for the labelling of imported foods.

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Regulation of Novel Foods
In 2003 the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) were seeking comments on proposed policy options for the regulation of novel foods. The Heart Foundation encourages the development and regulation of novel foods in Australia and New Zealand that will improve cardiovascular health. However it is paramount that regulatory system is robust and approval of novel foods is based on strong scientific data that ensures public health and safety.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the regulation of novel foods submitted 26 March 2003 (173kb)

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Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adults: A Background Paper
In December 2000 the Ministry of Health (MOH) recommended to the Food and Nutrition Advisory Committee that the Food and Nutrition Guideline statements should be modified. The Committee agreed to the proposed changes. During a public consultation process for the Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adults: A background paper, comment was sought on the guideline statements. The Heart Foundation had expressed earlier concerns to the MOH about the suitability of existing Food and Nutrition Guideline Statements in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Download a copy of the Heart Foundation's response to the background paper submitted 10 May 2002 (254kb)

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Also see:
MOH Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Adult New Zealanders: A Background Paper
NHF Heart Healthy Eating Pattern