The Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) announced this month that its review into the current prohibition of health claims on food in Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical public consultation stage.At present, the food regulations do not allow claims on labels that make a direct link between eating a food or nutrient and a reducedrisk of disease. For example, food producers can say 'fruit and vegetables are good for you' but cannot say 'fruit and vegetables may help prevent the risk of cancer'. A full assessment report, Review of Health and Related Claims has been issued for public and parties have until 25 October 2000 to comment on the report.
