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(...) The proposed decisions will assign the following chemicals, and mixtures and articles containing the chemicals to Schedule 6 of the IChEMS Register. This will prohibit their import, manufacture, use and export in Australia, with limited exceptions for unintentional trace contamination, research, environmentally sound disposal, and for articles in use prior to the date of effect of the decision. Some uses considered to be essential are also excepted from the decisions. (...)

The National Gene Technology Scheme (the Scheme) is a collaboration between all Australian governments, supporting a nationally consistent regulatory system for gene technology in Australia. It is designed to protect the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the risks associated with gene technology. Periodic reviews of the Scheme have been undertaken since its commencement in 2001.
The Gene Technology Act 2000, Gene Technology Regulations 2001 and corresponding state and territory legislation ensure consistent national coverage for the regulation of GMOs in Australia. The attached Exposure Draft: Gene Technology Amendment Bill and associated consultation document outline proposed changes to the regulation of GMOs following the Third Review of the Scheme (the Review).
In response to the final Third Review report, a number of policy options were considered to implement the recommendations of the Review. A preferred regulatory model was identified, where dealings with GMOs would be classified into authorisation pathways according to the level of risk they pose, a model referred to as the risk-tiering framework agreed to by all Australian Governments.

This draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for dried whole edible insect and its powder intended for human consumption.

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for meat sausages intended for human consumption.

This draft East African Standard Specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for marinated meat intended for human consumption.

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements sampling and test methods for edible natural casings fit for human consumption. Edible natural casings shall be derived from gazetted food animals in the EAC partner states and presented as wet, dried and/or salted dried. (...)

This draft East African Standard provides guidelines for proper handling, storage and transport of by-products of slaughterhouses and meat processing factories.

This draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for edible offal intended for human consumption.

This draft East African Standard specifies general requirements for packaging and labelling of tobacco and tobacco products.

This draft East African Standard prescribes the requirements, methods of test and sampling for Fine-cut smoking tobacco including Roll-Your-Own (RYO) and Make-Your-Own (MYO). (...)