Position Statements
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
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.