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the information indicated in Chapters. 3.2–3.7.

Note:

Consultation with FSANZ

Applicants are strongly advised to consult with FSANZ prior to submitting an application to ensure that the application contains all the necessary information relevant to the proposed food regulatory measure or variation to a food regulatory measure. On-going consultation with FSANZ throughout the application process is also encouraged.

Industry and consumer groups are also encouraged to bring to the attention of FSANZ food standards issues which may require attention through means other than via an application.

Mandatory information requirements

The word 'must' is used in these guidelines to identify information must be included in an application. Applicants should note that if this information is not provided, the application may be rejected at the administrative assessment stage. Rejection will not preclude an applicant from re-lodging the application at a later date.

Non-mandatory information requirements

The word 'should' is used in these Application guidelines to identify information which, though not required to be included in an application, may assist FSANZ in its assessment. Failure to provide this information will not result in rejection of an application at the administrative assessment stage. However, the information may be requested during assessment of the application.

There may be occasions where the information required or recommended for inclusion in an application by these Application guidelines is not sufficient to allow FSANZ to properly assess an application. In such situations, pursuant to section 108 of the FSANZ Act, FSANZ may request additional information from an applicant.

Drafting

It is recommended that applicants not include proposed drafting in their application. It is FSANZ's responsibility to determine what the appropriate drafting should be for the food regulatory measure in response to an application. To enable FSANZ to prepare appropriate drafting, applicants are expected to outline in general terms the change(s) to the Code that they consider are required to secure the outcomes they want. This can include mentioning the relevant sections of the Code and the matters. that any amended or new provisions need to cover or address. Providing explicit drafting in an application may limit that application's scope and make its assessment more difficult. If proposed drafting is included in an application, in the absence of an express request in the application to include that drafting in the Code, FSANZ will proceed on the basis that that drafting is not being sought by the applicant, but is provided only as an example of how the Code might be amended.

     A Form of the application

     A.1 Language

The application must be in English.

Note:

FSANZ will accept supporting information of high relevance to the application in a language other than English that is accompanied by a full English translation.