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Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand concerning a Joint Food Standards System (with Annexes)
Treaty Code:
B1995/13
Treaty Type:
Bilateral/Plurilateral
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Joint Food Standards Treaty concluded in 1995, establishes a framework for the joint development of food standards by Australia (Commonwealth, States and Territories) and New Zealand in relation to such matters as food labelling and compositional requirements. A key outcome of the Joint Food Standards System is the development of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the "Joint Food Code").
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Third person note
Signature Date:
05/12/1995
Adherence Date:
01/07/1996
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
05/12/1995
Place Concluded:
Wellington
Entry Into Force Date:
05/07/1996
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
05/07/1996
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
NZTS Number:
1996, No. 9.
UNTS Number:
Vol. 1938
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Adherence Type:
Third person note
Adherence Date:
05/07/1996
Signature Date:
05/12/1995
Entry Into Force:
05/07/1996
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