Published
This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).
For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Work Plan.
Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the FSANZ website.
FSANZ Board communique
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board held an extraordinary meeting on 26 March 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters. The meeting communique is now available.
Approval - Food Ministers' Meeting notification
FSANZ has approved variations arising from the following applications and proposal on 26 March 2025. FSANZ has notified this approval to the Food Ministers’ Meeting:
- A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food
- P1049 - Carbohydrate and sugar claims on alcoholic beverages
- P1059 - Energy labelling on alcoholic beverages
Once FSANZ has notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting of its decision, it has 60 days to either request FSANZ to review the approved standard or inform FSANZ that it does not intend to request a review. Further information on the process is available at The Food Ministers' Meeting website.