Cans of infant formula are placed on a scale in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
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Australia is in talks with the United States to provide baby food on Wednesday, an Australian government spokesman said, after the US top health regulator eased its import policy to tackle the situation. shortages across the country.
Global baby food manufacturers are looking for opportunities to supply the US after the relaxation of import quotas. Two million cans of formula from the UK are shipped to American shores, while Bubs Australia Last week reached an agreement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to supply 1.25 million cans.
Several dairy companies in Australia and New Zealand, including the world’s largest dairy exporter Fonterraalso in similar discussions with the FDA, Reuters reported on Monday.
A spokesperson for Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment said: “The Australian Government will continue to work with the Biden Regulatory Authority to confirm agreements to manage and facilitate dairy exports. baby powder”.
“Australian Government agencies have been actively working with the Australian infant formula industry to help ensure the supply of infant formula to the United States.”
The agency did not provide further details on the scope of the negotiations with the US government.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industry said the country “has an edge” to supply the US market and help them address shortages.
He added that the decision to ship baby food to the US rests with the manufacturers.
