Here are some sites which we hope you'll find helpful.

> Australian Food NewsThis site is created and maintained by Baldwins Australian Lawyers and Consultants and has good links to other sites of interest.

> Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)AIFST Inc. is a national association for professionals involved in the science and technology of food.

> Bad Bug BookThis handbook by the US Food & Drug Administration Centre for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition provides basic facts regarding food borne pathogenic micro-organisms and natural toxins.

> Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)The only official website of the joint FAO and WHO Commission. From here you can download
the Food Hygiene Basic Text.

> Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)Go to the Agribusiness link for information about the food industry.

> European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)This site provides information concerning the development of the New European Food Safety Authority which is to become operational in 2002.

> FDAThe US Department of Health & Human Services - Food & Drug Administration.

> Food Safety Information Council (FSIC)Great site for 'fun' resources - aimed mainly at children but good for basic information.

> FSANZ (Food Standards Australia New Zealand)FSANZ is an independent statutory authority that develops food standards which apply to all food (produced or imported) for sale in Australia and New Zealand.

> International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)ISO is a non-governmental organisation established to promote the development of standardization in the world to facilitate the international exchange of goods and services.

> Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines AuthorityHome page of Australia's National Registration Authority for agricultural and veterinary chemicals.

> Product Recalls AustraliaThis site enhances consumer safety by providing current product recall information based on notification provided to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer.

> Queensland Government LegislationAccess to the legislation that governs the food industry in Queensland.

> International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF)Non-government - made up of eminent food microbiologists, by invitation only.

> Joint FAO/WHO expert meetings on microbiological risk assessment (JEMRA)FAO / WHO call for nominations for experts in specific fields. Used by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to develop international food standards.

> Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)Government-nominated experts. Conduct chemical risk assessments for food additives, processing aids, contaminants, heavy metals etc. which is used by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to develop international food standards.

> Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR)Government-nominated experts. Conduct chemical risk assessments for pesticide residues which is used by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to develop international food standards.

> US government portal on food safety informationContains links to various US government departments that have done risk assessments on pathogens - commodity combinations. For example, a lot of work has been done on Listeria monocytogenes.

> OzFoodNetA health network to enhance the surveillance of foodborne diseases in Australia

Strange and Unusual

> Food TimelineEver wonder when certain foods were developed? This fun site has all the answers.

> RecipezaarReal people from all over the world share their favourite recipes here.

> Sticky RiceFor people who eat and want to make sushi. Ask chef Jay Catapusan, head chef at Chino Restaurant San Diego, all those sticky questions.

> Virtual ChocolateOnline Chocolate heaven. YUM!

Please note: This list has been compiled by Busigroup International Pty Ltd as an aid for clients to conduct their own research. It is not intended to be a complete list, nor does Busigroup offer any guarantees or warranties as to the content or availability of these sites. It is the responsibility of the user of this material to satisfy themselves as to the usability of the material for their own purposes.