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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.

     A.2 Format

The application should contain a table of contents. The table of contents should use the heading titles for the guidelines that are relevant to the application.

The application must contain an executive summary of the application. The executive summary must be provided as an electronic file separate from other parts of the application.

Information contained within the application must clearly identify all parts of the relevant guideline(s) to which they relate.

The application must be numbered sequentially on each page.

     A.3 Copies

The application must be submitted electronically. The application must not be sent by facsimile.

The application should be provided on a thumb drive, CD or other device, as an attachment to an email or through the FSANZ website.

Unless these Application guidelines state otherwise, the application must include full electronic copies of all references referred to in the application.

The application should be searchable by word and phrase.

Note:

Before any application is formally lodged, ensure all documents are able to be opened by checking on a different computer to the one which was used to create or burn them on CD. This will help ensure that documents that are corrupted or have other problems which prevent FSANZ access, are not provided.

If under 20 MB, or via a compressed file if larger than 20 MB, the application can be emailed to the Standards Management Officer at applications@foodstandards.gov.au or sent by post or courier to either of the following addresses:

Standards Management Officer
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
PO Box 5423
KINGSTON  ACT  2604
AUSTRALIA

Standards Management Officer
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Ground Floor
Boeing House
55 Blackall Street
BARTON  ACT  2600
AUSTRALIA

     B Applicant details

The application must contain the following contact details:

(a) applicant (individual or organisation's) name
(b) name of contact person
(c) address (street and postal)
(d) telephone number
(e) email address
(f) nature of applicant's business
(g) details of other individuals, companies or organisations associated with the application.

     C Purpose of the application

The application must contain a statement regarding the purpose of the application. To the extent possible, the application should identify existing food regulatory measure(s) that need to be varied to achieve the intended purpose of the application. For applications that relate to a matter dealt with under Chapters. 3.2–3.7, the purpose of the application relevant to any particular guidelines must be provided.

     D Justification for the application

The application must provide information to indicate why a food