Other Issues – Non-drafting Mandatory General Provisions There was the suggestion in one submission that the General Provisions should be voluntary for low and medium risk sectors with mandatory requirements only for bivalve molluscs unless the standard as drafted is supported by industry. However, a submission from the SA Fishing Industry Council indicated that they supported the application of a seafood safety standard provided the Standard prescribes requirements only for the management of high-risk products.
The States and Territories that have indicated support in their submission for Option 3 - with General Provisions for the low and medium risk sectors and Specific Provisions for bivalve molluscs - include Tasmania, Qld and WA. In the consultation sessions, NT also indicated their support. Other support came from the Food Technology Association of Victoria, the Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Consumers Association and Seafood Services Australia.
