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The Australian SystemCertification and the Advantages to Producers and Consumers
APEC Wine Regulatory ForumSeptember 2011
Steve Guy – Wine Australia
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Consumer Concerns
Quality
Safety
Integrity (truthful and accurate labelling and advertising)
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Safety
Microbiological
Chemical
Physical
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Microbiological Testing“Wine is the
most healthful and hygienic of beverages”..(Louis Pasteur)
Sugita-Konishi et al,
Japanese Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, 65(4) 954-957 2001
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Food Standards Code (www.foodstandards.gov.au)
Food CompositionFood LabellingAdditivesContaminantsFood HygieneProduction
Standards
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AdditiveAscorbic acidCarbon dioxideCitric acidDimethyl dicarbonateErythorbic acidGrape juice including concentrated grape juiceGrape skin extractGum ArabicLactic acidMalic acidMetatartaric acidMistelleSorbic acid/Potassium sorbateSulphur dioxide/Potassium sulphitesTanninsTartaric acidYeast mannoprotein
Australian Wine Production
Standard 4.5.1 Additives allowed in Australian wine
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Chemical Testing
PreservativesAllergens
Contaminants
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Import ControlsImported wine must comply with the
Food Standards Code.Risk based inspection at border – Wine
low risk, therefore only 5% of consignments are inspected (the lowest legislated rate).
Microbiological: None Physical: Label inspection (mandatory
items-standard drinks, importer details, country of origin etc)
Chemical: Sulphur dioxide tested if not declared on label
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Physical Contamination
Isolated examples
HACCP (Hazard Analysis by Critical Control Points)
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Food Standards CodeHazard Analysis
by Critical Control Point
Summary of Hazards Required to be Controlled
Material Hazard
Control
SO2 Respiratory problem in susceptible consumers
Accurate measurement of additions, and final concentration
DMDC Methanol Control dosage
Allergenic
protein
Affect on susceptible individuals
Warning labels
Glass pieces
Ingestion by consumers
Bottling procedures
Agri-Chemical Residues
Exceeds MRL
Spray diaries
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Confidence in Lab TestingISO 17025
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
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Wine Scandals
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L123
Typical Wine Label
2011Barossa Valley
Shiraz
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Wine Australia Corporation Act Export Controls
Food Standards Code (alcohol and sulphur
dioxide)
Tasting
Label Review
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SummaryLimited Laboratory Testing
ISO 17025
Open Transparent
Effective
Enforced
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“And the person who waters wine or changes the label should lose his life.”
Miguel de Cervantes