zilongwang/ReadingBank huggingface dataset:
Ang Mo Kio Primary School Primary 1 English Poetry Recital Rubric Name: _______________________________ ( ) Class: Primary 1 ( ) Poem Selected: Criteria Try harder… Way to go… Reaching there… Wow! Voice Projection Presentation was very soft and very unclear. Presentation was soft and unclear. Presentation was loud and clear. Presentation was very loud and very clear. Pronunciation and expression Unable to articulate most of the without a varied tone. Able to articulate fairly well and attempted to vary the tone. Able to articulate well, with a varied tone. Able to articulate very well, with a varied tone. Fluency Delivery was not fluent. Delivery was quite fluent. Delivery was fluent. Delivery was very fluent. Eye Contact Did not maintain eye contact with the audience. Rarely maintained eye contact with the audience. Occasionally maintained eye contact with the audience. Constantly maintained eye contact with the audience. Preparedness Pupil did not seem to be prepared to present. Pupil had little practice and was not very well prepared. Pupil seemed quite prepared but could have a little more practice. Pupil was completely prepared and had practised well.
Step 2: Intonation, Rhythm & Fluency Teacher guides pupils in identifying the appropriate pauses (/) (//) and words ending with /-s/ and /-ed/ for the few lines or one paragraph. Note: Teacher may choose to guide pupils throughout the whole passage if pupils need more guidance. Step 3: Intonation, Rhythm & Fluency Teacher goes through the passage with the class and gets pupils to identify the appropriate pauses and words ending with /-s/ and /-ed/. Step 4: Modelling Teacher models the reading, pausing appropriately at the identified pauses and pronouncing the inflectional suffix /-s/ and /-ed/ clearly and/or followed by selected pupils to read to the class. Step 5: Individual Reading Individual Reading. Pupils should a few any word that they tend to stumble. Step 6: Peer Feedback Peer Reading. Each pair to read to each other. ANG MO KIO PRIMARY SCHOOL English Language Reading Passage / Class Assignment 1 Primary 1 Teacher’s Guide
Name: _________________________ ( ) Parent’s Signature: ______________ ______ Criteria Try harder… Way to go… Reaching there… Wow! Perfect Pronunciation You skipped most of the words or pronounced most of them wrongly. You pronounced some of the words correctly but your reading was unclear. Your pronunciation was generally clear and good but there were a few mistakes. Your pronunciation was clear and good throughout the reading passage. Fluency Your reading was very slow with many pauses. Your reading was fairly slow with several pauses. Your reading was generally smooth with a few pauses. Your reading was very smooth. Expression There was no difference in tone, pace and volume. There was little difference in tone, pace and volume. There was some difference in tone, pace and volume. You varied your tone, pace and volume according to the contents of the reading passage. ANG MO KIO PRIMARY SCHOOL English Language Reading Passage / Class Assignment 2 Primary 1 Teacher’s
AP1.3.6 Sheet of A2 paper (or a double-page spread from a broadsheet newspaper) 1 per student AP1.3.7 of A3 paper 1 per student AP1.4.1 Four sizes of plastic bag labelled A to D from smallest to largest Set of Russian dolls (optional) 1 of each per student 1 AP1.5.4 Blank bingo cards 1 per student Guidance sheet AP1.5.4 has master sheet AP1.5.5 Large balloon, easy to inflate Ruler Spiral galaxies drawn on paper, approx. 1 cm in diameter Blu-tack Marker pen 1 1 Several examples 1 pack 1 Demonstration. AP1.6.2 Yellow sand, dry Washed red sand, dry A4 coloured paper, at least 3 colours Plasticine, 3 colours Ceramic tiles with fossil pictures stuck onto them Approx. 50 g Approx. 50 g Enough to make layers 6 per group Demonstration For yellow sand use sharp sand from garden centre For red sand use builders’ sand from builders’ yard. The pictures stuck to ceramic tiles are from AP1.6.2. AP1.7.1 Globe or world map Jigsaw diagrams 1 per 1 set per group Copy activity sheet AP 1.7.1 onto a different coloured card for each set to avoid mixing sets. Keep sets individually in either an envelope of small poly bag. AP1.8.1 Golden syrup Thin biscuits Access to a freezer 1 large tin 1 packet Demonstration AP1.8.2 Silly putty (optional) AP1.8.3 Small plotting compass Mystery stack Each mystery stack made with: Plastic dishes Bar magnets, small Felt tip pen 1 per group 1 per group 6 5 1 For instructions on making mystery stack see Guidance AP1.8.3 out 5 Petri dishes with thin card. Each Petri dish contains a small bar magnet (shorter than the diameter of the Petri dishes) taped inside. AP1.8.4 ‘Stripe sheet’, about 55 cm long Dressmakers pins Bar magnet, strong, poles marked Compass, orienteering 1 per group Approx. 16 per group 1 per group 1 per group Stripe sheet could be for example 2 x A4 sheets of paper glued together. Plotting compass may do instead of orienteering compass, try first. AP1.9.1 (F) SEP pulley for earthquake simulation 1 per group
The Authority resolved to recommend the proposal to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India subject to the following specific conditions: The applicants furnish an Environment Management Plan for handling Ammonia in the event of any leakage / spillage. There should not be any ground water extraction in CRZ The Safety measures system indicated in the Project profile which facilitates safety plant operation shall be erected without fail and shall also to be maintained properly. Consent for Establishment from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board should be obtained. .8. AGENDA ITEM NO.09 Proposed construction of Sri Jain Temple cum Rest Room at S.No. 528/4,5 Agastheeswaram village, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari district proposed by Shri Jain Teerth Sansthan (Ram Deora), Chennai. The Authority resolved to clear the proposal subject to the following specific conditions: Planning permission should be obtained for the proposed constructions from the local authorities concerned and the proposed constructions should satisfy the local Town and Country Planning regulations including FSI/FAR as on 19.02.1991. There should not be any ground water extraction in CRZ. Proper arrangements should be made for the disposal of solid wastes generated in the project area. AGENDA ITEM NO:10 Proposed construction of shoreline protection structures in Tamil Nadu by the Public Works Department – direction issued by the National Green Tribunal – further action regarding.
A system be evolved for a close and continuous monitoring during the construction phase as well as implementation phase through the SDMRI, Tuticorin as indicated by the Port. AGENDA ITEM NO:04: Proposed construction of Workers Training Building, Vivekananda Kendra at S.No. 624/5 Pt.,6 Pt., 626/1 Pt.,2 pt., Kanyakumari village, Agastheewaram Taluk, Kanyakumari district - Clearance under CRZ Notification 2011 regarding. The Authority resolved to clear the proposal subject to the following specific conditions: Planning permission should be obtained for the proposed constructions from the local authorities concerned and the proposed constructions should satisfy the local Town and Country Planning regulations including FSI/FAR as on 19.02.1991. should not be any ground water extraction in CRZ. .4. Proper arrangements should be made for the disposal of wastes generated in the project area. Adequate Rain Water Harvesting structures shall be created for water percolation and to harvest the rainwater to the maximum extent possible. AGENDA ITEM NO.05 Construction of a building for the proposed storage of LPG gas cylinders at S.No. 2/21A1 part 2 of Uthandi Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Kancheepuram district Proposed by Thiru S.R. Shyam Sundar, Adyar.
1.4. Activity 4 Drafting a first quality draft Inter-Governmental Agreement focused mainly on taxation/ fiscal cross-border purposes.. The draft will be subject to an iterative refinement as per Governments Institutions instructions as applicable. Time Schedule of Activity 4 A first draft of the agreement which constitutes the subject matter of this activity, shall be completed within 1 (one) month from the relevant notification by ICGB to perform the activity. Delivery of a final draft of the above mentioned agreement shall take place within 1 month from receiving comments by ICGB and its advisors on the first draft/s. The first draft approved by ICGB is a ground for relevant payment on a lump sum basis The IGA shall be finalised on the basis of the outcome of the consultation with the Stakeholders involved (i.e., when applicable, National Regulatory Authorities, Fiscal Institutions, Governmental Institutions in coordination with ICGB, within 1 week from receiving ICGB instructions. The relevant services will be paid based on unit rates. Activity 5 Drafting quality Interconnector Agreements with the relevant natural gas transmission system operators - DESFA, BULGARTRANSGAZ and TAP (Trans-Adriatic Pipeline) in accordance with applicable regulations. Alternatively, reviewing and finalizing the interconnector agreements proposed by the above mentioned transmission system operators. Time Schedule of Activity 5 The drafting and/or the review, as applicable, of a first draft of the agreements, which constitutes the subject matter of this activity shall be completed within 1 (one) month from the relevant notification by ICGB to perform the activity. This first round of drafting will be subject to ICGB approval for allowing the relevant payment on a lump sum basis. The IAs shall be finalised on the basis of the outcome of the consultation with the Stakeholders involved (i.e., when applicable, National Regulatory Authorities, Financial Institutions in coordination with ICGB, within 1 week from receiving ICGB instructions. The relevant services will be paid based on unit rates. Services In addition to the above, the Contractor shall also provide hourly rates applicable for any other support of legal nature as requested by ICGB, in conjunction with the IGB Project. A threshold amount of hours upon which discounted hourly rates shall apply will be appreciated.
Energy The number of waves passing a point per second The distance from one peak to another peak or one trough to another trough. The maximum distance of a point on a wave from its resting position. Transverse Longitudinal Seismic waves 6.5m/s 6.5m/s Ritter – UV, Herschel – UV Gamma Gamma Internal heating of body cells Damage to surface cells and eyes, leading to skin cancer and eye conditions. . Electromagnetic Radiation Use Radio waves Broadcasting, communication and satellite transmissions Microwaves Cooking, communications and satellite transmissions red Cooking, thermal imaging short range communication, optical fibres, television remote controls, security systems Visible Vision, photography, illumination Ultraviolet Security marking, fluorescent lamps, detecting forged bank notes, disinfecting water X-rays Observing internal structure of objects, airport security scanners, medical x-rays Gamma rays Sterilising food and medical equipment, detection of cancer, treatment of cancer Removes electrons from atoms. Alpha, beta, gamma. ROYGBIV No reflection, no refraction by clouds or dust. No absorption of waves by the atmosphere. Nebula, star, red giant, white dwarf Red shift, cosmic background radiation. Sound with lower frequencies than 20Hz. Sound with a frequency greater than 20000Hz Communication between animals, detection of animal movement in remote locations, detection of volcanic eruptions and meteors. Sonar, communication between animals, foetal scanning. 2250m, 4500m Earthquakes and explosions S – transverse, p – longitudinal. The rate of flow of charge. Electrical pressure giving a measure of the energy transferred. . Type of energy Advantages Disadvantages Solar Potentially infinite energy supply. Single dwellings can have own electricity supply. No harmful produced. and implementation of solar panels can be costly. Wind Can be found singularly, but usually many together in wind farms. Potentially infinite energy supply. No harmful produced. and implementation of wind farms can be costly. local people object to on-shore wind farms, arguing that it spoils the countryside.
‘Weather 12 If, due to weather conditions, Midlothian Council decides to close our school 12 Safe Driving and Parking 13 Healthy Eating / Eatwell School Aim: To make healthy choices to take care of ourselves 13 Morning Break / Snack 13 Fruit Trolley 13 Milk / Water 14 School Lunches 14 Packed Lunches 15 P1 to P7 Lunchtime 15 Uniform & Clothing Policy 16-17 Free School & Clothing Grant 17 What your child needs to bring to school 17 Classes and Staff 18 Curriculum Rationale 19 School Aims: To explore our wider community and environment. To explore, be involved in, and build up our local community 20 School Aim: To seek new challenges to learn together to achieve our goals 21 School Aim: To explore our environment – residential learning 22 Curriculum for Excellence 23-25 A to Z Information page 25 Active learning After-School Activities After-School Club Additional Support (ASN) Annual Standards and Quality Report Improvement Plan Anti-bullying Policy Art and Design Assemblies Assessment and tracking pupils’ progress Brass Instrument Instruction Building the Ambition Child Protection Clarinet Instruction Clothing Policy: School Code and pupils wearing jewellery Community Involvement Complaints Procedure Consulting children Cycling Proficiency: P6 Dalkeith Associated Schools’ Group (ASG) Dalkeith ASG P7 Transition to S1 Residential Learning / Diary Information
alcohol and smoking – health issues Excursions / ‘Learning Visits’ Feedback / Suggestions Fire drills French language Garden Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) / Wellbeing Golden Rules Gym / PE (Physical Education) Hall / gym hall / school hall Head lice Health and Safety Health and Wellbeing Healthy Eating / Eatwell Homework – See Learning At Home Hygiene – washing hands Information for Parents Internet Safety Learning At Home Learning Plans for Parents Learning Support Learning Technologies Learning Together Sessions Lending Library Lunchtime Clubs Medical Care Milk / Water Mini-bus transport for pupils No Smoking Open Times for Parents Parent Council Parent Helpers / Volunteers ParentPay PE (Physical Education / Gym) Permission for photographs and video recordings Primary Parent-Pupil-Teacher meetings Promoting Positive Behaviour Pupil Council Pupil Voice-Leadership Groups Recycling – Rag Bag Reporting P1 to P7 pupils’ progress to parents / carers and pupils Rights Respecting School Safety: accident and incident reports School website Sex Education and Relationships Skiing Instruction Skills for life, learning and work Sports Swimming for P4 pupils Sun / sunblock Transition from Nursery to P1 Useful Contacts Visiting your child’s Class Website Class Magazine pages Wellbeing Youth Clubs trial
ORT stage 2 key words ________________ ‘Sound it out’ words got in it went Sound out the start everyone When ‘u’ sounds like ‘oo’ put pushed pulled When ‘a’ sounds like ‘awe’ was wanted Magic ‘e’ words made When t and h make ‘th’ they the Tricky ‘sight’ words he to said Don’t forget to point under every sound. ORT Stage 3 Key Words __________________
3. Is this linear relationship negative or positive? 5. Write a mathematic equation for the graph above. (Assume the intercept is 0,0) 6. Write a Conclusion for the investigation above. Remember: Both the variable that is changed (independent) and the variable that is measured (dependant) must be included in the conclusion statement. The data is used as evidence in the conclusion. 7. the key features that your conclusion must include when writing your Internal Assessment in order to work towards an Excellence level
3.5.2.20 Exterior Architectural Coatings Durability – Blistering Durability – Erosion Durability – Flacking/Peeling Durability – Biologic Growth Environmental 3.5.2.21 Wall Covering – Type II Durability Maintenance Environmental 3.5.2.22 Wall Paneling Plastic/Laminate Durability Maintenance Service Life Environmental 3.5.2.23 Wall Paneling/Wood Durability Maintenance
Environmental 3.5.2.24 Wall Paneling/Composite Board Durability Maintenance Environmental 3.5.2.25 Wall Paneling/Sculptural Panel Durability Maintenance Environmental 3.5.2.26 Wall Base Durability Maintenance Service Life Environmental 3.5.2.27 Acoustical Ceilings Acoustics Open Office – NRC Acoustics Open Office – CAC Acoustics Open Office – Privacy Index
Acoustics Open Office – Sound Masking Acoustics Open Office – Reverberation Time Acoustics Enclosed Office - NRC Acoustics Enclosed Office – CAC Acoustics Enclosed Office – Privacy Index Acoustics Enclosed Office – Sound Masking Acoustics Enclosed Office – Reverberation Time Durability – Impact Resistance Durability – Scratch Resistance Durability – Moisture Resistance Maintenance Service Life Environmental – Recycled Content Environmental – Recyclable Environmental – BioPreferred Environmental – Light Reflectance Environmental – Low Emitting Environmental – EPD
CRI LPOE Environmental User Acceptance Light Pollution/Light Trespass 6.2.2 Lighting Quantity - Interior Illuminance – Horizontal Illuminance – Vertical Surface Reflectance Operational Efficiency – Ambient Operational Efficiency – Personalized Daylight Autonomy 6.2.2 Lighting Quantity – Exterior Illuminance – Horizontal Illuminance – Vertical 6.2.3 Lighting Energy Use – Interior System Efficiency Controls Real Time Energy Use
Automatic Transfer Switches Input Standby Generator Input Uninterruptible Power Systems Input Variable Frequency Drives Input Starters Input Additional Computer-Based BAS Interface Additional Computer-Based BAS Energy Management 6.4.5 Interior Electrical Distribution Energy Saving Controls 6.4.6 Arc- Reduction ARMS 6.4.7 Power Factor Correction Power Factor 6.4.8 Surge Protection Devices 277/480 Volt distribution at Main Switchgear 277/480V Volt distribution at Distribution Panels 277/480V Volt Branch Panels 120/208V Volt Branch Panels
Table 2: Assessment of current food safety management measures Step in Supply Hazards Current management tool Gap Production: Growing Harvest Contamination from irrigation water/ fertilizers/animal incursions Poor hygienic practices GAP/GHP - Food safety elements implemented under industry food safety schemes Up to 20-30% of produce not covered by an industry scheme. Primary processing treatments/packing storage) Contamination from wash water/animal incursions As + food safety requirements of Standards 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 may apply to pack house operations. Growers not covered by an industry scheme + application to on farm operations. Transport Food safety requirements of Standard 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 may apply _ Wholesale/retail Food safety requirements of Standard 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 apply _ Processing Contaminated minimally processed RTE fresh produce (e.g. fresh cuts) GMP/GHP Food safety elements covered under industry food safety schemes + food safety requirements of Standard 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 apply Not known – there may be businesses operating on farm and undertaking activities considered to be “primary food production” - Chapter 3 requirements would not apply to those activities. Traceability Elements of traceability are covered through labelling provisions under Standard 1.2.2 (Food Identification Requirements), and the food receipt and food recall provisions of Standard 3.2.2. No explicit through chain traceability requirements
C In a food in which they’re used as an ingredient (e.g. biscuits, apricot jam)? D As apricot kernel oil? E In some other form. Please specify If you did not tick ‘On their own’ (Box A above) please do not complete any further questions in this survey. At this stage, FSANZ is interested only in consumers purchasing or consuming apricot kernels on their own. Thank you for your time. If you did tick ‘On their own’ please go to Question 2. Question 2. When you have bought apricot kernels on their own (e.g. a bag of dried apricot kernels), which of the following types have you bought? Please tick all that apply. Kernels with skin-on (unhulled) Kernels with skin-off (hulled) Question 3. If apricot kernels with skin-on (unhulled) are unavailable would you switch to buying apricot kernels without skin (hulled) if they were available? Yes No Question 4. Thinking about all of the times you have bought apricot kernels, which of the following have you used them for? Please tick all that apply A To prepare a particular food (e.g. biscuits, apricot jam) in which the kernels are cooked? B To prepare something other than food (e.g. a body scrub) C To eat for health reasons If you did not tick ‘To eat for health reasons’ (Box C above) please do not complete any further questions in this survey. At this stage, FSANZ is interested only in consumers purchasing or consuming apricot kernels to eat for health reasons. Thank you for your time. If you answered ‘To eat for health reasons’ (Box C above), please answer Question 4, below. Question 5. When you eat apricot kernels, how do you usually prepare them? A I usually eat them raw (uncooked) and whole B I usually eat them raw (uncooked) and crushed
Circumstances Total number of calls/reports on poisons centres’ databases Further information Adult intentional 11 As a cancer treatment. Reported as ingesting between 20-50 kernels in a few hours or a number of kernels daily over a period of weeks or years to treat cancer. General symptoms of cyanide toxicity: swelling of face, increased heart rate, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. Some callers advised to attend hospital immediately, particularly those that had ingested 30 or more kernels. Adult unintentional or other than cancer treatment or unknown 26 To improve general health, accidental (e.g. mistaken for almonds or using kernels in a home-made jam recipe) or reasons unknown. Reported as ingesting some, few, handful or specific amounts (2-30) of apricot kernels. General queries 27 General queries for advice and concerns about or following consumption of apricot kernels (including recalls) to NSW poison information centre. Child unintentional (accidental or exploratory) 13 Children (accidental) were asymptomatic but reported as sucked on a kernel, ingested a bit of a kernel or 1 whole kernel consumed. Total 77 Table 6: Western Australia Poisons Information Centre (23 March 2002 to 31 August 2013) Circumstances Total number of calls/reports on poisons centres’ databases Further information intentional 7 Used as a complementary medicine, or suicide or other reasons. Reported as ingesting 20-40 kernels and lead to neurological, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal symptoms. unintentional 11 Accidental food poisoning. Reported as ingesting between 1 to 20 apricot kernels. Adult unknown 2 Child intentional 2 2 children were fed ground up apricot kernels by the mother over several months. There was a concern as both children were losing weight. Strongly recommend for a medical review. unintentional (accidental or exploratory) 4 Generally reported as ingesting 1 whole kernel Total 26 Table 7: Queensland Poisons Information Centre (Jan 2003 to Feb 2013)
Environmental sampling, particularly for RTE foods that support the growth of L. monocytogenes, should be part of this preventative approach. Sector specific guidance and requirements has been developed by state and territory enforcement agencies. Phase-in period One submitter stated that if limits were included in Standard 1.6.1 for L. monocytogenes on the basis of whether the food is ready-to-eat and can or cannot support growth, a significant phase in period of up to 18 months would be required to enable industry to meet the new standard. Australian seafood industry association It is proposed that amendments to Standard 1.6.1 would come into effect on gazettal. Industry is already required to produce safe and suitable food (including with respect to L. monocytogenes) and limits for L. monocytogenes already apply to a number of foods. Method of analysis Two submissions supported the need to ensure that appropriate, valid methods are used for regulatory purpose analysis. One submitter stated specific methodology should be nominated by specific laboratories. Another submitter suggested whilst the Standard 1.6.1 in the Code should not prescribe method of analysis, appropriate approval criteria for method selection be included in the Standard New Zealand industry associations and New Zealand independent scientific organisation The amendment to Standard 1.6.1 includes reference to the most recent standard methods of analysis. This reference can be routinely updated when changes occur. The methods referenced (including validated equivalent methods) must be used when testing a lot of food for the purposes of Standard 1.6.1(e.g. compliance). It would be expected that other methods (including rapid methods) could also be used by industry as part of their sampling and testing program (including for environmental monitoring).
Johne’s Disease Yes Clostridia bacteria Vaccination status Leptospirosis Vaccination status Sheep As above for cattle As above Caseous Lymphadenitis (CLA) Vaccination status Footrot Yes As above for cattle As Footrot Yes Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) Yes Buffalo As for cattle As above Ticks Consult State Departments for information Camelids As above for cattle As above A system for the introduction of new animals to the raw milk herd should include a quarantine period. It would be expected that newly purchased animals are quarantined and their milk withheld from supply for raw milk products until their health status is confirmed following transport. A minimum quarantine period of 4 to 6 weeks from the raw milk herd may be appropriate. Purchased animals should be individually identified and introduced into the farm stock register. The dairy primary production business should keep all records of stock purchases including any documentation relating to tests carried out to verify health status. (3) A diseased animal in a raw milk herd must be: (a) separated immediately from the herd; and (b) kept separate from any other animal that will be milked for milk for raw milk products. To ensure milk is only obtained from healthy animals, subclause 20(3) makes clear that any animal showing signs of disease must be immediately removed from the herd and their milk withheld from supply. The animal is not to be introduced back into the raw milk herd until its health status can be verified which may involve veterinary clearance depending on the nature
Programs in Australia have successfully eradicated bovine brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis and Brucella melitensis (cause of brucellosis in sheep and goats) has never been reported in sheep and goats in Australia. Ongoing surveillance and biosecurity requirements ensure ongoing management of these zoonoses (information available from [http://www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au/]). Where a raw milk product has been manufactured in another country, evidence should be available to show that the milk was sourced from animals belonging to herds that are officially free of tuberculosis and brucellosis in accordance with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code. Raw milk product requirements General animal health and carrier status Milking animals should show no apparent general animal health problem such as diarrhoea, fever, discharge, udder inflammation or wound to the udder, or produce milk that appears abnormal. Such animals should be removed from the milking herd and not be milked for supply until the problem has been resolved, or veterinary clearance has been obtained. Animals showing unusual behaviour or a significant drop in milk production or appetite should also be monitored carefully. In the case of botulism and salmonellosis, veterinary and laboratory diagnosis is necessary and the milk must be withheld from supply until a diagnosis is made. Any unusual animal deaths need to be assessed and veterinary involvement sought if not resolved. [To be developed: section to cover appropriate herd monitoring program to confirm carrier status, specifically for EHEC/STEC] Significant animal health issues should be advised to the enforcement agency and the business to whom the milk is supplied. Written records of animal health issues, veterinary visits (e.g. diary, computer, cow records) and veterinary reports should be filed as part of the food safety program records. It would be expected that animals in the milking herd would be subjected to a veterinary inspection at least annually. Recommended monitoring criteria Test Acceptable limit Corrective Actions General health and quality: weekly on farm bulk milk Somatic cell count* 200 000 cells/ml for bovines 1 000 000 cells/ml for other species Total plate count at 30°C for 72 hours 25 000 cfu/ml
Supporting document 2 Guide to the validation of raw milk products – Proposal P1022 Primary Production & Processing Requirements for Raw Milk Products INTRODUCTION The safety of raw milk products is ensured through implementing appropriate through chain control measures. The food safety program for a raw milk product should document these controls from primary production through to the end of manufacture. Control measures that are specified in Standard 4.2.4 (e.g. specific cooling requirements) do not require additional validation by the business unless it wants to apply alternative parameters or procedures to meet those controls. A business must, however, validate the production process to be used for the manufacture of a raw milk product. The validation process should demonstrate that the combination of identified control measures (the process and product criteria used) is actually capable, on a consistent basis, of achieving the desired food safety outcome. The involved in validation of the process include (CAC/GL 69 – 2008; ICMSF 2011): Identify the hazards intended to be controlled and determine the most resistant pathogen (most likely to survive the process) Identify the outcome required (the level of inactivation needed to achieve the acceptable level of hazard) Identify the measures that need to be validated (process and product criteria) Decide on the approach or combination of approaches Define the critical limits that need to be met during processing Define the specific equipment and operating parameters for the proposed process Assemble relevant validation information and conduct studies where needed Analyse the results Document and review the validation This document has been prepared to assist processors and enforcement agencies with the validation of the safety of raw milk products, in particular raw milk cheese. Further information to support this validation guide can be found in the FSANZ document Scientific information for the assessment of raw milk products – cheeses. trial
1: Summary of issues Issue Comments FSANZ Response Sale of raw goat milk Many submissions provided during the assessment of P1007 were from consumers in support of access to raw drinking milk. In the approval report for P1007 FSANZ stated that it would further assess the current exemption in subclause 15(1) allowing the laws of States and Territories to provide otherwise in relation to pasteurised milk. FSANZ will not be considering the exemption allowing the laws of States and Territories to provide otherwise in relation to pasteurised milk under P1022. This remains a State and Territory issue. Additional detail on the measures to be specified for raw milk products Submissions from enforcement agencies, in particular, raised the need for additional information around the proposed control measures for raw milk products so that it could be clearly understood what outcomes were required and how these could be monitored and verified. This would assist implementation. has developed and is seeking comment on a draft guidance document on the measures proposed for raw milk products. Microbiological criteria Submissions from government agencies, industry and consumers raised the need to amend the microbiological standards in Standard 1.6.1 to reflect the approach that has been taken. The current E. coli limit in cheese was highlighted as too onerous and inconsistent with international standards. In addition to limits in Standard 1.6.1, submissions from government and industry recommended that microbiological criteria for testing raw milk (at primary production) and finished product is needed. Amendments to Standard 1.6.1 to set appropriate limits for raw milk products will be progressed through P1022. FSANZ has developed and is seeking comment on a draft guidance document that includes criteria for monitoring and verification purposes. Imported products The need for clearly defined and verifiable processes to manage the risks from imported raw milk products was raised. FSANZ will work closely with the Department of Agriculture to inform the risk management approach to be applied to imported products. This approach will be outlined in the 2nd call for submissions report.
Guidance on information required 1 Internal costs Where actual costs are available per activity please record these. Alternatively record the proxies of time estimated X personnel cost. Include and note travel costs where significant. 2 Type of internal Where available record legal, technical, consumer etc. Do not record directly commercial costs e.g. product marketing. 3 Apportionment a cost is incurred for purposes additional to a novel food outcome, please assess apportionment of costs, with a reason. 4 External costs This includes actual costs of consultants or purchase of data and reports. 5 Interactions with FSANZ Note separately costs of meetings with FSANZ, providing additional information, or resubmitting, where appropriate. 6 Direct costs Fee for paid application 8 More than 1 product? Please use a separate activity costing for each. 9 Time duration of the application? When did you start and finish, in months/years. 10 Any activities not included in the activity cost sheet? Please include, with a reason for carrying out the activity 11 Any other comments E.g. data on opportunity costs. The activity and costing template used is in Appendix 1.6. Other considerations Several of the pilot study participants noted that they used information prepared for other jurisdictions, and that obtaining costings for this information would be problematic, and that even if it was able to be collated, apportioning to any one application was somewhat arbitrary. In addition to the internal costs, each company was also asked to document the cost recovery charged by FSANZ for their role in assessing the application. Methodology for expanded study The methodology developed above was extended to an additional six Group 1 companies. Two Group 1 companies declined to participate. Participants in the pilot and extended study are summarised as in Table 2 below by group type and location. Table 2 Participants in pilot and extended study by group type and country Group Companies approached: Australia Companies interviewed: Australia Companies approached: New Zealand Companies interviewed: New Zealand Companies interviewed: Total 1 pilot 3 3 0 0 3 out of 3 Group 1 expanded 6 4 2 1 5 out of 8 2 3 3 5 4 7 out of 8
prioritise the magnitude of the problem, compared with other food allergen labelling issues that need attention. Whilst there was some discussion five or more years ago on the possible increase in individuals with lupin allergy because of potential cross reactivity in those with peanut allergy, anecdotally this does not seem to have become apparent. That said, now that FSANZ has spent years and resources investigating the lupin issue, it would seem ludicrous to not include lupin, which is easily hidden in baked goods, as a major allergen. and the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, and the Allergen Collaboration are also able to make their views and any concerns known to FSANZ at any time. Due to standard sampling and delivery procedures GTA members cannot guarantee grain sold for domestic consumption is totally free of lupin seed or lupin seed material and it is uneconomic for all grain to be guaranteed as such. GTA requests no mandatory labelling unless lupin is used as an ingredient, food additive or processing aid. Trade Australia (GTA) Mandatory labelling requirements will apply when lupin is present in food as an ingredient, ingredient of a compound ingredient, food additive or processing aid (or an ingredient or component of these). However, where there is uncertainty regarding the absence of lupin in food products or grain supplies, it will be up to food processors and manufacturers to manage the risk accordingly. FSANZ also understands from businesses the need to assure niche markets afforded by the use of lupin (such as gluten free) will drive suitably rigorous specifications for ingredient supplies. Has consideration been given to honey derived from lupin, and possible issues of allergenicity arising from this. New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ MPI) FSANZ is unaware of any published literature demonstrating the presence of the allergenic protein in pollen, or reports of incidences of food allergy attributed to consumption of honey derived from lupins. To establish whether or not the honey bees have collected pollen from lupin flowers would require sophisticated analysis that cannot be performed on a routine basis. Furthermore FSANZ notes that to date
Transition period - should be extended from 12 months to 18 or 24 months. Manufacturers require additional time to gather information on potential issues of Australian Food and Grocery Council (18 months) Food and Beverages Importers Association (18 months) Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (18 months) Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing (24 months) Not accepted. FSANZ considers it inappropriate to extend the 12 month transition period given the matter at hand is an allergen. No issues of concern raised Western Australian Department of Food and Agriculture
Table 6a: IFPSDU food additive permissions in EU regulation and Codex that are not in the Code Codex EU Food additive name INS number Sub-name where relevant Food category MPL (mg/L) Additional conditions Food category MPL (mg/L) Additional conditions Calcium carbonates 170 No permission 13.1.5.1 GMP Calcium citrates 333 No permission 13.1.5.1 GMP Phosphoric acid 338 No permission - 13.1.1 13.1.5.1 1000 (IFPSDU, for pH adjustment only) Phosphorus expressed as P2O5. Individually or in combination with other phosphates Sodium phosphates 339 Sodium dihydrogen phosphate 339i CS 72 (all infant formula) not in GSFA 450 As phosphorus singly or in combination. Plus limits on sodium, potassium and phosphorus in section 3.1.3(e) of CS 72 13.1.5.1 1000 Permission for the different phosphates (sodium, potassium and calcium salts) can be added individually or in combination. Max expressed as P2O5. Disodium hydrogen phosphate 339ii Trisodium phosphate 339iii
Sodium alginate 401 No permission 13.1.5.1 1000 Adapted composition required for metabolic disorders and for general tube feeding Xanthan gum 415 No permission - 13.1.5.1 1200 In products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the GI tract, protein or inborn errors of metabolism Pectins 440 No permission - 13.1.5.1 10000 In products used in case of GI disorders
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 466 No permission - 13.1.5.1 10000 In products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders Sucrose esters of fatty acids 473 No permission 13.1.1 13.1.5.1 120 Only infant formula products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids. Unity principle applies, with INS 322, 471, 472c and 473 Starch sodium octenylsuccinate 1450 GSFA CS 72 20000 Hydrolysed protein and/or amino acid- based infant formula only 13.1.5.1 Note: are ‘greyed out’ where no relevant permission exists Table 6b: IFPSDU food additive permissions in the Code, Codex and EU regulation The Code Codex EU Food additive name INS number Food category MPL (mg/L) and conditions Food category MPL (mg/L) Additional conditions Food category MPL (mg/L) Additional conditions
Citric and fatty acid esters of glycerol 472c Propose new permissions for powder IFPSDU (7500 mg/L) consistent with Codex and EU. Make the current permission for IFPSDU at 9000 mg/L only for liquid product consistent with Codex and EU. Diacetyltartaric and fatty acid esters of glycerol 472e Remove permission since not permitted in Codex or EU. Sucrose esters of acids 473 Add permission for IFPSDU since permitted in EU at 120 mg/L. Not for general infant formula. Starch sodium octenylsuccinate 1450 Add for IFPSDU at 20000 mg/L consistent with Codex and EU Questions to submitters: Q20 Do you support the proposed amendments listed in Table 7 for IFPSDU at the amounts shown? Q21 Can you provide information on suitable international safety assessment, a demonstrated history of safe use in the context of IFPSDU, and a technological justification for: a) Calcium carbonates b) Calcium citrates c) Phosphoric acid d) Sodium alginate e) Xanthan gum f) Locust bean (carob bean) gum g) Pectins
A. Approved draft variations to the revised Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code B. Explanatory Statement C. Draft variations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (call for submissions) Attachment A – Approved draft variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Food Standards (Proposal P1031 – Allergen Labelling Exemptions) Variation The Board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand gives notice of the making of this variation under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. The Standard commences on the date specified in clause 2 of this variation. [To be completed by Standards Management Officer] Standards Management Officer Delegate of the of Food Standards Australia New Zealand Note: This variation will be published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. FSC XX on XX Month 20XX. 1 Name of instrument This instrument is the Food Standards (Proposal P1031 – Allergen Labelling Exemptions) Variation. 2 Commencement This instrument commences on gazettal. 3 Variation to standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code The Schedule varies standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Schedule [1] Standard 1.2.3 is varied by [1.1] omitting subparagraph 1.2.3—4(1)(b)(i), substituting (i) cereals containing *gluten, namely, wheat, rye, barley, oats and spelt and their hybridised strains other than: (A) where these substances are present in beer and spirits; or (B) glucose syrups that are made from wheat starch and that: (a) have been subject to a refining process that has removed gluten protein content to the lowest level that is
Table 2: Market share data for packaging materials Packaging material % market Number of businesses Number of main manufacturers (% market share) Reference (% overall share of the Economy) Paper/paperboard 36 Pulp, paper and paperboard (0.02%) 187 3 (83.6%) Anning, J. (2014a) Paperboard container (0.01%) 56 4 (73.4%) Anning, J. (2014b) Corrugated paperboard (0.05%) 68 2 (95%) Ivanov, A. (2013) Paper bag 184 4 (50%) Gargano, S. ( 2014) Plastics 30 Plastic blow-moulded (0.03%) 137 3 (80%) Little, S. (2014a) Plastic injection moulded (0.04%) 1044 4 (20%) Lin, R. (2013) Plastic bag and film (0.05%) 281 2 (33%) Little, S. (2014b) Metal 20 Sheet metal (0.06%) 1400 3 (<10%) Kelly, A. (2014a) Metal drum, can and bin 200 4 (77%) Kelly, A. (2013) Glass (0.07%) 10 755 2 (42%) Kelly, A. (2014b) Adhesives (0.02%) <4% 50 3 (31%) Richardson, A. (2014a) Printing inks <4% 5155 2 (11.2%) Little, S. (2014c) Raw material manufacture Synthetic resin and synthetic rubber <4% 55 2 (25.4%) Richardson, A. (2014b) References Anning, J. Pulp, Paper and Paperboard Manufacturing in Australia. IBISWorld Industry Report C1510. Anning, J. (2014b) Paperboard Container Manufacturing in Australia. IBISWorld Industry Report C1521a. Gargano, S. (2014) Paper Bag and Other Paper Product Manufacturing in Australia. IBIS World Industry Report C1528. Ivanov, A. (2013) Corrugated Paperboard Container Manufacturing in Australia IBISWorld Industry Report C1521b. Kelly, A. (2013) Metal Drum, Can and Bin Manufacturing in Australia. IBISWorld Industry Report C2239.
Table 1: Comparison of regulatory approaches under food laws to chemical migration from packaging into food Key elements Australia/NZ Canada USA EU China Who is responsible for CMPF In Australia, the responsibility lies with food businesses or businesses that sell food packaging. In New Zealand, responsibility lies with food traders. Responsibility lies with food retailer Responsibility lies with packaging manufacturer Responsibility lies with food retailer Responsibility lies with food retailer Descriptor of chemicals used for packaging No requirements Trade names Chemical Names Chemical Names Chemical Names Regulatory measures/approaches in place Safe and suitable Food Act provisions. Maximum limits for acrylonitrile, tin and vinyl chloride in standard 1.4.1 and DEHP in bottled water (Standard 2.6.2 Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Brewed Soft Drinks) under the WHO Drinking water guidelines) No lists (except for resins) maintained by Health Canada. Pre-market voluntary clearance by a letter of no objection Positive lists of adhesives and coatings, Paper and paperboard, Polymers and Adjuvants and production aids. A pre-clearance requirement that any substance that is intended to become a component of food (eg. migrates from packaging into food) must be: generally recognised as safe (GRAS), used in accordance with a sanction of approval issued prior to 1958, the subject of a “Threshold of Regulation” FCMs shall be safe and not change the properties of food in unacceptable ways. Positive lists and specific migration limits for plastics in direct contact with food. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducts a risk assessment and prescribes the way in which an application for a listing in suitable regulation is to be submitted, noting the need for a technical dossier to comply with the guidelines published to indicate what is Composite of both EU and US regulations A food contact notification must be submitted and approved by the Ministry of Health. Positive lists of >1500 permitted food contact additives (including monomers), specific migration limits, maximum permitted quantity and other restrictions. Regulations apply to plastics, paper, ink, coatings and rubber.