Position Statements
Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) Response to Government Salt Targets
AWASH congratulates the Australian government on yesterday's announcement of salt targets for bread and breakfast cereals and keenly anticipates hearing the salt targets for other food categories. More about: AWASH media alert-032010
Front of Pack Labelling Policy Guideline
In February 2009 the Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) released a consultation paper for a Front of Pack Labelling Guideline. AWASH made a submission to this consultation paper. More about: FRSC FOPL submission - 22 March
Review of the Dietary Guidelines
The National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia is currently reviewing the Dietary Guidelines for Australians and requested comments from AWASH as to current usage and suggestions for updates on these documents. See AWASH's response . More about: Response from AWASH on NHMRC Dietary Guideline revision
Iodisation of Salt
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing a new food standard for the the mandatory fortification of the food supply with iodine. In Draft Assessment, this proposal included the mandatory replacement of salt with iodised salt in breads, breakfast cereals and biscuits.
In response to the draft, AWASH made a submission to FSANZ with comments on the proposal and recommendations on the iodisation of the food supply.
- AWASH Submission to FSANZ on Proposal P230 - Consideration of Mandatory Fortification with Iodine
- AWASH Submission to FSANZ on Proposal P1003 - Mandatory Iodine Fortification for Australia
Obesity
The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing is conducting an inquiry into obesity in Australia.AWASH made a submission to the inquiry
Statement on Obesity Inquiry Report: Tuesday 2 June 2009
Australia 2020 Summit
The Australia 2020 Summit was held on 19 and 20 April 2008. The Summit was aimed at harnessing the best ideas for building a modern Australia ready for the challenges of the 21st century. One of the Summit topics was "Health - a long-term national health strategy - including the challenges of preventative health, workforce planning and the ageing population". AWASH made a submission to the summit.