Original scientific paper
Regulation of Nanotechnologies in Food in Australia and New Zealan
Nick Fletcher
; Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Andrew Bartholomaeu
; Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Abstract
Nanotechnologies have the potential to offer
many opportunities for innovation in the food sector with
applications in agriculture, water treatment, food
production, processing, preservation and packaging.
Whilst nanotechnologies may offer benefits in food and
food packaging, the use of nanoscale materials may also
present regulatory challenges similar to those for other
emerging technologies, with the main issues related to
potential impacts on human health. As part of an
integrated whole of government approach, Food Standards
Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed the capacity
of the food regulatory framework in Australia and New
Zealand to manage any human health risks posed by
nanotechnologies under the existing legislation, the
Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, and risk
assessment framework. This review sets out the current
regulatory requirements for the use of nanotechnologies in
food in Australia and New Zealand, amendments to data
requirements for risk assessment of nanoscale and
microscale particulates in the FSANZ application
handbook, and ongoing monitoring of the risks associated
with the use of nanotechnologies in the food sector.
Keywords
nanotechnologies; food; regulation; risk assessment; nanomaterial
Hrčak ID:
76927
URI
Publication date:
15.12.2011.
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