Food importers fined $28k for failing to label food allergens properly
Kia ora neighbours, two Auckland food importers have been fined a total of $28k for not translating food allergen warnings into English.
Tokyo Food Company was sentenced to two charges under the Food Act, while Japan Mart was sentenced to one charge in the Auckland District Court.
Tokyo Food Company was fined $21,000 and Japan Mart was fined $7,000, after being prosecuted by New Zealand Food Safety compliance investigators.
Read the full story at the link below.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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85.9% Yes
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12.5% No
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1.7% Other - I'll share below!
Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.
They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!
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Lead Up to Mothers Day
It’s time to treat Mum to her new outfit, book or accessory here at the Red Cross Shop Sandringham! She deserves it 🥰
We’re open Monday to Saturday at 571 Sandringham Road.
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