Food

The Australian Greens today expressed concern at the ability of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to protect public health and safety, following the Eating in the Dark report released by Greenpeace Australia.
 

Australia's response to the Chinese milk scandal has been inadequate, the Australian Greens said today.
 

The Australian Greens today renewed calls for a halt on all Genetically Modified food approvals until they are fully tested for safe human consumption and rigorous national labelling laws are in place.

The Australian Greens today supported calls from the WA Government for a halt on all Genetically Modified food approvals until they are fully tested for safe human consumption and rigorous national labelling laws are in place.

In Senate Estimates hearings today, it was revealed that Australian vegetable growers will be sold out in negotiations with China over a Free Trade Agreement, Australian Greens Senator Christine Milne said today.