The proposed food safety regulations, aimed at bringing the state into line with national food safety standards, targeted some small-scale fruit and vegetable growers. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementUnder proposed new rules they would have been required to notify Biosecurity Tasmania and prepare a formal Food Safety Management Statement, The Mercury reported. Why did the Tasmanian produce proposal cause backlash? RELATEDAdvertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementOn Wednesday, Premier Rockliff said that while "food safety remains important, common sense must prevail". He acknowledged the draft proposal had prompted legitimate concerns from backyard growers, community food groups, market gardeners and regional communities.