Source: Australian Food News

GS1 Recallnet, a new national product recall service to remove potentially harmful grocery, food, liquor and other products from the supply chain, was launched Australia-wide August 10, 2011.

The new service extends existing GS1 Australia services and enables industry to manage product recalls and withdrawals online. Maria Palazzola, CEO of GS1 Australia, said that it will build consumer safety into the supply chain.

Kate Carnell, CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said, “Product recalls pose a significant challenge to Australian manufacturers and this portal will enable them to manage recall notifications easily, ensuring the food safety of all Australians.

“Australia’s food and grocery industry has an excellent food safety record and Recallnet provides a world class tool for manufacturers to ensure we maintain this record.”

GS1 Recallnet was developed by GS1 Australia in collaboration with the AFGC, Efficient Consumer Response Australasia (ECRA), the Liquor Merchants’ Association (LMAA), Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), the Food Service Association of Australia (FSAA) and leading Australian retailers and manufacturers.

According to the AFGC, companies can use GS1 Recallnet to manage recall and withdrawal notifications online, safely and securely. It simplifies the process of issuing notifications and enables customers to provide feedback.

To read the full story, follow this link: www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2011/08/11/new-online-food-recall-portal-service-launched-by-gs1.html