Business guidance

Like food businesses, FSANZ is invested in safe food. The standards we develop support food businesses to produce, sell, serve and import safe food, access new markets and meet consumer needs. Our information, resources and tools can help food businesses understand food standards and regulation.

Labelling

Information on general labelling requirements relevant to all foods as well as specific requirements that apply to certain food.

Food safety for food businesses

Information about food safety regulatory requirements and links to useful guides and fact sheets on specific food safety topics.

Food safety in horticulture

If you grow or process berries, leafy vegetables or melons, you may be subject to new food safety standards.

Novel foods

Novel foods are non-traditional foods that require assessment by FSANZ to establish their safety before they enter the food supply.

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)

Consumers are protected from BSE-contaminated food. Only beef and beef products derived from animals free from BSE can be sold in Australia.

Food safety culture

Food safety culture is how everyone in food service and retail thinks and acts in their daily work to ensure the food they make and serve is safe.

Food safety standards

Australia's food safety standards seek to lower the incidence of foodborne illness.

Primary production and processing standards

Primary production and processing standards strengthen food safety and traceability throughout the food supply chain, from paddock to plate.

Microbiological limits for food

Microbiological limits in food aims to prevent foodborne illness from food containing unsafe levels of microorganisms.

Information for charities and community organisations

Learn more about the responsibilities of event organisers or officials for charity or community organisations selling food.

Tools and resources

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Food enforcement contacts

Links to the state, territory, federal and New Zealand food agencies responsible for interpreting and enforcing the Food Standards Code.

How to recall food

A simple guide for businesses on how to recall food in Australia.

Food allergen portal

Information and resources for food businesses and consumers.

Safe Food Australia guide

Guidance for government agencies responsible for enforcing food standards and food businesses who need to comply with the standards.

Nutrition Panel Calculator

A tool to help food manufacturers calculate the average nutrient content of food products and prepare a NIP.

Nutrient Profiling Scoring Calculator

A tool to help food manufacturers determine whether a food will meet the Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion.

Food medicine and regulation

The TGA website has a guidance tool to help businesses work out if a product is a food or a therapeutic good.

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