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156 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 3 18 JANUARY 2013
[13] Standard 2.9.5 is varied by:
[13.1] omitting 1.1A.2, from paragraph 3(1)(b); and
[13.2] omitting subparagraph 9(e)(iv), substituting -
(iv) subject to subclauses 14(4) and 15(5) of this Standard, any other substance if a nutrition content claim as defined in Standard 1.2.7 is made in relation to that substance.[13.3] omitting clause 14, substituting -
(1) A claim in relation to the lactose content of a food for special medical purposes is prohibited unless expressly permitted by this clause.
(2) A claim to the effect that a food for special medical purposes is lactose free may be made if the food contains no detectable lactose.
(3) A claim to the effect that a food for special medical purposes is low lactose may be made if the food contains not more than 2 g of lactose per 100 g of the food.
(4) If a claim in relation to the lactose content of a food for special medical purposes is made the label on the package of food must include the average quantity of the lactose and galactose in the food, expressed per given quantity of the food.[13.4] omitting the editorial note after subclause 15(5).
[14] Standard 2.10.2 is varied by omitting subclause 5(2) and the following editorial note, substituting -
(2) A declaration in accordance with subclause (1) does not constitute a nutrition content claim or health claim for the purposes of Standard 1.2.7.[15] Transitional Provisions
[15.1] Transition period means the period starting on the date of commencement of Standard 1.2.7 and ending on the date of repeal of Standard 1.1A.2.
[15.2] During the transition period, a food must comply with:
(a) Standard 1.2.7; or
(b) Standard 1.1A.2, and the rest of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code as if items [1] to [14] of this Schedule had not commenced,
but not a combination of both.[15.3] Subclause 1(2) of Standard 1.1.1 does not apply to the variation of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code made by item [2.3].
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