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NZ to opt out of Australasian infant formula standard

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 6 Aug 2024, 4:26pm
Cabinet decided against adopting the joint infant formula standard with Australia. Photo / 123RF
Cabinet decided against adopting the joint infant formula standard with Australia. Photo / 123RF

NZ to opt out of Australasian infant formula standard

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 6 Aug 2024, 4:26pm

New Zealand is opting out of new infant formula joint standards with Australia.

The rules designed by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand restrict labelling - and only allow pharmacies or healthcare providers to sell specialist formula.

Minister Andrew Hoggard joined The Country's Jamie Mackay to explain further.

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