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One of these major, game -
changing trends will hit the business world
on May 25, 2018, when the European Union (EU) will begin enforcing the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR), a comprehensive and aggressive approach
to the increasingly complex challenge of protecting consumer information.
Important factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited
to, the following: 1) our ability
to continue
to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability
to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability
to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability
to achieve certain cost reductions with respect
to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses
on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability
to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect
on aircraft demand and build rates of
changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions
on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability
to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence
to their announced schedules; 10) our ability
to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability
to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties
to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact
on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact
on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability
to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns
on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate
changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability
to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability
to obtain the debt
to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco
on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency
regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of
changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted
on December 22, 2017, and
changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability
to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such
changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence
on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability
to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments
on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest
on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility
to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure
to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability
to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability
to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability
to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse
changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability
to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability
to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward - looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited
to, doubts about the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern, the need
to obtain additional funding, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological
change,
changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government
regulations, dependence
on third parties
to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
«By getting active in communities, we can raise our voices
to defend policies and
regulations that will protect wild places and wildlife, reduce carbon emissions, build a modern energy economy based
on investment in renewables, and, most crucially, ensure the United States remains fully committed
to the vital goals set forth in the Paris Agreement
on climate
change.»
The new measures would build
on a number of energy — and environment - related executive orders signed by Trump seeking
to gut most of the climate
change regulations put in place by predecessor President Barack Obama.
Obama had introduced a raft of
regulations intended
to slash emissions of carbon dioxide blamed for climate
change, a policy course that accelerated the retirement of older coal - fired power plants and bolstered the nascent solar and wind sectors, which depend heavily
on weather conditions for their power output.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected
to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due
to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability
to realize the intended benefits of organizational
changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of
changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of
changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU,
on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of
changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted
on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred
to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and
regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins
to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and
to satisfy the other conditions
to the closing of the pending acquisition
on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise
to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins
to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins
to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million
to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger
on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or
on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related
to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating
to the value of the United Technologies» shares
to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company,
to retain and hire key personnel.
President Trump continues
to make sweeping
changes with the swipe of his pen, signing an executive order
on Monday stating that for every new federal
regulation, two existing rules must be eliminated.
When asked about
regulations they'd like
to see eliminated,
changed or created, many of the founders of companies
on the first - ever CNBC Upstart 25 list called for
regulations they'd like
to see created, not stripped away.
And while most expect there will eventually be a delay, it still is not clear
to Wall Streeters who have already started
changing their business models whether they can count
on a deferral or reversal of the
regulation.
«Under the proposed ePrivacy
Regulation, much of the EU data subject data
on which Facebook and Google currently sit could lose its value because it could not be used for online behavioral or targeted advertising purposes, without dramatic
changes to their current practices.»
There are any number of ways Justice could get burned, including unexpected
changes in
regulation, technological miscues, and a sudden urge
on the part of big competitors
to swat it aside.
Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition
to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability
to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability
to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers
to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of
changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access
to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability
to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability
to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable
regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report
on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports
on Form 10 - Q.
«
To be frank, I'm looking forward to this change,» Krishnamurthy tells Inc. «What I'm hoping is that they cut down on the paperwork and the regulations [for companies].&raqu
To be frank, I'm looking forward
to this change,» Krishnamurthy tells Inc. «What I'm hoping is that they cut down on the paperwork and the regulations [for companies].&raqu
to this
change,» Krishnamurthy tells Inc. «What I'm hoping is that they cut down
on the paperwork and the
regulations [for companies].»
Although the
changes fell short of that, Trump ordered government agencies
to revise
regulations on travel and business
to prohibit any transactions with hotels, restaurants, stores and other companies tied
to the large tourism and business operations of the Cuban military.
The all - stock deal could value debt - ridden SolarCity — whose shares have dropped 63 percent over the last 12 months, partly due
to changes in
regulations on the solar - energy industry — at as much as $ 2.8 billion.
Staying
on top of
changes in the industry from new rules and
regulations to the latest in tools and technology.
«There are the people who just want
to keep doing what they are doing, and their concern is that the new
regulations will make what has always worked suddenly become legally ambiguous,» says Alex Mittal, co-founder and CEO of Funders Club, an online venture capital firm that has been invited
to comment
on the
changes by the White House, the Treasury and several D.C. think tanks.
Also, they have chosen a cheap populist theme, attacking cell phone, bank and credit - card charges instead of hammering the Conservatives
on their dangerous, right - wing deregulation agenda — even though people are still dying as a result of Harper's «self -
regulation»
changes to food safety.
Tax laws and
regulations are complex and are subject
to change;
changes may have a material impact
on pre - and / or after - tax results.
Officials believe Cambridge Analytica will only be one of the first stories of companies misusing customer data, with the conference calling
on social media companies
to change their business models
to adapt
to the EU General Data Protection
Regulation.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to: our ability
to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability
to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications
to our operations and processes; our ability
to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect
to the Merger; the substantial level of government
regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or
regulations or
changes in existing laws or
regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability
to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement
to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition
to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated
to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability
to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating
to the proposed Merger; effects
on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as
on Express Scripts» most recent report
on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports
on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available
on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
And of course, there was little detail
on the proposed
changes to environmental
regulations, among others.
Expert panelists will examine how federal
regulations are
changing — in number and nature — under the Trump Administration, and how today's entrepreneurs can have an impact
on the rules that have the power
to make or break their profitability.
Just in from Paris, some fascinating quotables from the OECD: Governments must do more
to help workers adapt
to new global economy, says OECD Rather than seeing globalisation as a threat, OECD governments should focus
on improving labour
regulations and social protection systems
to help people adapt
to changing job markets.
Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited
to, increased competition; the Company's ability
to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability
to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability
to predict, identify and interpret
changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability
to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs;
changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability
to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives;
changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy;
changes in laws and
regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure
to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability
to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability
to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability
to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments
on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law
changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.
We offer complimentary educational resources
to help you stay
on top of industry trends,
regulations, and
changes.
Factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited
to:
changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn;
changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers;
changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability
to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and
on our website;
changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and
regulations, including those
changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations
on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating
to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.
Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares has introduced its first equity deal, initiating itself into a select group of startups that are treading carefully as they seek
to capitalize
on looming
changes to financial
regulations.
BlackBerry's ability
to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance
on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating
to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability
to obtain rights
to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability
to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related
to government
regulations, including
regulations relating
to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability
to continue
to adapt
to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance
on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance
on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related
to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating
to the impairment of intangible assets recorded
on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government
regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related
to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.
This summary is based
on the Code, U.S. Treasury
Regulations promulgated thereunder, rulings and other administrative pronouncements issued by the IRS, and judicial decisions, all as in effect
on the date of this information statement, and all of which are subject
to differing interpretation and
change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements
to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability
to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related
to new product introductions; risks related
to BlackBerry's ability
to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees
on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid
change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance
on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related
to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating
to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related
to BlackBerry's ability
to implement and
to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability
to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability
to attract and retain key personnel; risks related
to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability
to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related
to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability
to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance
on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating
to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability
to obtain rights
to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability
to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related
to government
regulations, including
regulations relating
to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability
to continue
to adapt
to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance
on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance
on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related
to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating
to the impairment of intangible assets recorded
on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government
regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related
to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
Rather than compliance killing your business, we recommend regularly turning
to our blog category dedicated
to information regarding
Regulations to help you stay updated
on the regular
changes and updates
to various business functions and processes.
The yuan lost against the greenback in the previous day
to as low as 6,5430 after the central bank
changes two
regulations on foreign exchange, seeming
to indicate
to let the yuan move more freely.
In an effort
to comply with the OJK's first
regulation on fintech, UangTeman — Indonesia's first online lending service — had said they will
change their business model into P2P.
When actual gold
changes hands, you become subject
to local
regulations and potentially open yourself up
to taxation, depending
on your jurisdiction.
In the US, Mercer reports that director compensation has increased partially due
to increased market
regulations like the Sarbanes - Oxley and Dodd - Frank Acts, as well as increased time commitments by boards.In this report I explore the
changes in Canadian director compensation
on the S&P / TSX Composite Index between 2009 and 2012 in the wake of the Financial Crisis.
Tax laws or
regulations are subject
to change at any time and can have a substantial impact
on your individual situation.
The discussion below is based
on the Code, Treasury
Regulations promulgated under the Code and judicial and administrative interpretations of the Code, all as in effect
on the date of this prospectus and all of which are subject
to change either prospectively or retroactively.
The document criticizes «doctrinal or disciplinary security,» «an obsession with the law,» «punctilious concern for... doctrine,» «dogmatism,» «hiding behind rules and
regulations,» and «a rigid resistance
to change,» while reprimanding those who «give excessive importance
to certain rules,» overemphasize «ecclesial rules,» believe that «doctrine... is a closed system,» «feel superior
to others because they observe certain rules,» have «an answer for every question,» wish
to «exercise a strict supervision over others» lives,» «long for a monolithic body of doctrine guarded by all and leaving no room for nuance,» believe that «we give glory
to God... simply by following certain ethical norms,» and «look down
on others like heartless judges, lording it over them and always trying
to teach them lessons.»
If we look at Scripture and history, we see that the reason God's messengers get condemned and criticized and killed is because they never go with the religious status quo, but instead, call
on the religious people
to repent and
change their ways, and abandon the foolish and empty chase after religious rituals and
regulations.
Sweeping
changes came
to the industry, the company states, with the federal government approving
regulations focused
on reducing the harvest of seriously depleted stocks of fish.
Chinese importers of popular Australian food, dairy and healthcare brands are worried about the lack of clarity in the new
regulations, but believe the
changes will likely result in significantly higher logistics costs being passed
on to Chinese consumers, potentially denting demand.
«But the Chinese government, if anything, has a long - term vision and these regulatory
changes are about getting the bigger players used
to it, because once you have them
on these cross-border channels, you can place taxes
on them,
regulation — you can control trade,» Mr Parker said.
All labels comply with current
regulations and given the seasonal variability of fruit available here and of imported product from overseas markets,
changing labels
on almost a batch - by - batch basis
to reflect the exact country - of - origin isn't practical.
The Australian Beverages Council today reiterated that proposed
changes by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand
to labelling
on sports drinks are minimal and will bring Australia more in line with the rest of the world when it comes
to sports drinks
regulation.
Our submission also cites egregious examples from Victoria's meat regulator PrimeSafe, the huge impact of knee - jerk
changes to regulation of raw milk
on small - scale dairy farms (many of whom have now gone out of business), and the complicated business of ensuring appropriate labeling of GMO and imported ingredients while not creating an extra burden for small - scale producers who sell directly
to the public.
Any
changes to this threshold will be amended in the
Regulations and notified
on the Department's website.
However, WeFood is a good example of an initiative that has only been possible due
to changes in
regulations on food donations.