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Industry Issues The National Body will represent and defend the industry on issues such as folate, iodised salt, skills shortages and training and the most recent industrial issues of national award modernisation. New Federal Workplace and Safety Laws The National Body have attached the sumary of new laws effective from January 1st 2012. For Further information regarding audits and assistance on site please contact Anton Duc 0412421786 Discrimination Case/Rostering Please find attached an important case in regards to Rostering and Discrimination:Discrimination Letter 2011
National Body in joint project with Agri Foods The National Body BAA as been asked by the Federal Govt representatives Agri Food Skills to work on a national project in the hope of gaining a better understanding of the industries needs such as skills shortages etc. The National Body is represented in every state and territory and will be calling on industry assistance as it holds seminars and gathers information in all regions. Contact the BAA offices on 02 4340 2000 for further information
National Weights and Measures As the industries peak representative the BAA are constantly receiving and negotiating with Govt departments at a national level on issues that effect your business. Recently the National Measurement Institute issued information on bakery products and their packaging and weight labelling. Please be advised inspectors are at the moment on the ground throughout the country visiting bakeries to check labelling and weight packaging. See attached information and contact us or the Dept if you have any questions. 10 05 20 Trade Measurement Goes National MR Guide to the Sale of Bread and Bakery Products
Folate and Iodised Salt In September of 2009 it was made mandatory to have or use Folate and Iodised salt in Bread products. In the coming weeks the BAA (BMIAA) will issue information flyers for bakeries on labelling and the correct regulation guidelines there will also be information cards for customers. This is being worked on in conjunction with the flour mills throughout Australia. This will enable a smooth transition process. New Labelling Folate/Iodised Salt:Folate Labelling 2009
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