New Zealand: Imports Food And Water From China

South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and most Australian territories imports food and water from China. China is popularly know in manufac...


South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and most Australian territories imports food and water from China. China is popularly know in manufacturing world class food products from well-known brands so majority of developed countries import food from China. Some years ago, the incidence of the melamine content in milk products raised vigilance from consumers and all constituents of the Australian territories condemned the idea of candies or milk products with melamine. At a certain period, all dairy products even chocolates or confectioneries with milk content made from China were banned in New Zealand as well as Australia. Later, the two countries agreed to be more strict on their regulatory framework and came up with FSANS – Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code . This resulted to Australian territories becoming more strict in accepting imported food especially from China.

The FSANS requires a pre-assessment of food products coming into New Zealand and Australian territories . Also, it mandates all food products to be labeled adequately in English. Relevant information like expiry date, nutritional facts and ingredients should be included in the label this warrants the safety of the consumers. Australian quarantine authorities make sure the products being imported from China are in best condition and controlled, these products include: namely: eggs, beef, pork, tropical fruits and vegetables, salmon and oysters. The existing AFSC (Australian Food Standards Code) which is implemented by all Australian territories, this regulates all food imports and determines the maximum levels of contaminants and metals as well agricultural chemicals in food products.

Furthermore, food as well as wine is also exported from China to Australia. Stated by reports, Australia became the second largest exporter of bottled water from China. The Australian wine market is now dominated by the largest import base of China, which was formerly held by Japan. The Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation have data that claims it has expanded its wine export to China 15 times more in the past five years. As long as both trade partners act in accordance with food regulation, a strong relationship in exchanging food and water products will continue in the future.

Leave a Reply