Dar seafood ppp standard

National Standard across the jurisdictions

Fully endorse the concept of a National Standard as the aim is to create a level playing field. However, if the states/territories interpret the regulations in different ways, charge differing fees, create Audit strategies that are not risk-based, then the whole concept will be lost. Believes the industry will be in a worse position and the consumers will be more confused. Believes that FSANZ and all Ministers responsible for the standard in each state/territory must work through these issues with industry and ensure that the level playing field is created. Also believes that FSANZ should carry out a survey before the standard is actioned, taking real examples of similar situations in each state and territory, analysing the costs. The examples should be revisited annually over a 3 to 5 period to ensure there is real success in the creation of a level playing field.