This time last year Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements became mandatory across Australia and New Zealand. These changes, developed under Proposal P1044, transformed how allergens are declared on food labels, making them easier to identify and understand for millions of consumers.

Did you know food recalls can do more than just remove unsafe food from shelves?

In response to conducting a recall of their product, most businesses take proactive steps to prevent food safety issues from recurring.
As part of food recall reporting requirements, food businesses are required to identify corrective actions they have taken. 

The 2024 edition of the Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment for Food Regulatory Purposes is now available, offering updated guidance on how FSANZ conducts dietary exposure assessments.

We are excited to announce the release of a new compilation of the Food Standards Code.

This user-friendly PDF brings together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules that currently make up the Code into a single, searchable document. Developed in response to stakeholder feedback, this convenient resource makes it easier than ever to navigate and use the Code.

The document will be updated whenever a change is gazetted. Subscribers will then be notified through our Notification Circular email.

Happy New Year from all of us at Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)!

As we move into 2025, I look forward to continuing to work alongside my FSANZ colleagues, our dedicated Board and you - our valued stakeholders. Through collaboration and commitment, I am confident we will embrace new opportunities and address emerging challenges to deliver on our vision of World-leading standards, safe food for life. 

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) continues to play a vital role in protecting the safety of the food supply through ongoing surveillance and monitoring activities.

This year, FSANZ is leading the 28th Australia Total Diet Study (ATDS) – the most comprehensive survey of chemicals, nutrients and other substances in the Australian diet.