Growing calls for NZ to have own food standards [news]
New Zealand needs to establish its own more stringent food standards authority which is separate from Australia, food advocates say.
There are 18 food additives allowed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand that are banned in other countries. Some of the additives have side effects including nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, skin rashes, breathing problems and other allergic reactions. Others cause cancer in animals.