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Australian Pilot Survey of GM Food Labelling of Corn and Soy Food Products

Australian Pilot Survey of GM Food Labelling of Corn and Soy Food Products (2003) Summary Following commencement of the genetically modified (GM) food labelling requirements of Standard 1.5.2, of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code , (in December 2001) a small preliminary examination in the form of an Australian pilot survey of corn and soy derived food products was undertaken to ascertain:

• how food businesses are adapting to the need to comply with the GM food labelling provisions of Standard 1.5.2, which require food products which are GM or contain GM ingredients to be labelled, and the consequential need to determine the GM status of ingredients used in their products; and
• the usefulness of document surveys to regulatory authorities in determining compliance or non-compliance with the mandatory GM food…

  Published 6 April 2013

Proposal P288 - Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Populations

Proposal P288 - Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Populations The fact sheets Food Safety Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs andStandard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs - proposals to apply the standardprovide more information on developments.These can be accessed through the food safety link from the FSANZ home page. Final Assessment Report - 9 August 2006 [ word | pdf 311 kb ] Draft Assessment Report - 25 May 2005 [ word |…

Published 23 March 2013

A1273 - Steviol glycosides as a food additive in Food for special medical purposes

A1273 - Steviol glycosides as a food additive in Food for special medical purposes This application seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit steviol glycosides to be used as a food additive (intense sweetener) in Food for special medical purposes.

Published 31 May 2024

Survey of chemical migration from food contact packaging materials in Australian food

Survey of chemical migration from food contact packaging materials in Australian food Food packaging is vital for ensuring foods are not contaminated, providing physical protection and extending the shelf life of foods. Packaging materials are becoming increasingly complex in their design and composition. As such, the safety of materials is being considered by regulators around the world. FSANZ is aware of a number of reports about chemicals in food contact packaging that might migrate into the food or liquid inside a package. To assess whether the levels of packaging chemicals in Australian foods and beverages present any health and safety risks, FSANZ undertook a survey of a range of chemicals associated with packaging materials. A total of 65 foods and beverages…

Published 22 March 2013

Application A438 - Gamma Cyclodextrin as a Novel food ingredient/ food additive

Application A438 - Gamma Cyclodextrin as a Novel food ingredient/ food additive

Published 23 March 2013

Australian food recalls

Australian food recalls Food recalls remove unsafe food from sale to protect consumers. Food can be recalled for a range of reasons, including product contamination, undeclared allergens and labelling errors. When a recall happens, FSANZ works with food businesses and regulators to coordinate the response and inform consumers.  Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in spinach products  Update: 29 March 2025A number of food retailers are recalling spinach and mixed salad products from stores in Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT following detection…

Application of discretionary foods flag

Application of discretionary foods flag The ADG recommends that Australians limit consumption of 'discretionary' foods. According to the AGHE, discretionary food and drink choices include sweet biscuits, cakes, desserts and pastries; processed meats and fattier/salty sausages; ice cream and other ice confections; confectionary; savoury pastries and pies; some sauces and dressings; jams & marmalades; commercial burgers with a high fat and/or salt content; commercially fried foods; potato chips, crisps and other fatty and/or salty snack foods including some savoury biscuits; palm oil, coconut cream & milk, cream, ghee, butter and dairy-blend spreads which are high in saturated fats; sugar-sweetened soft drinks, fruit…

Published 11 May 2016

History of Novel Foods Standard

History of Novel Foods Standard In 1996, the then Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) released a discussion and options paper entitled 'The safety assessment of novel foods and novel food ingredients'. It was felt necessary at that time because the number, variety and increasing use of non-traditional foods raised questions about public health and safety. ANZFA received stakeholder support to develop a Standard to formally regulate novel foods for the first time. ANZFA started Proposal P168 - Novel Foods, to formally consider the need to regulate such foods in Australia and New Zealand. The authority recommended that novel foods be considered a sub-set of non-traditional foods and proposed definitions. It stipulated that no novel foods could be sold until first listed in that Standard. To do this,…

Published 22 March 2013

Food Industry Recall Protocol

Food Industry Recall Protocol The Food Industry Recall Protocol provides information on recalling food in Australia and guidance for food businesses on developing a written food recall plan. A food recall is action taken to remove from distribution, sale and consumption, food which is unsafe. This means food that may cause illness or other physical harm to a person consuming the food. The three primary objectives of a food recall are to:

• stop the distribution and sale of the product as soon as possible
• inform the government, the food businesses that have received the recalled food and the public (consumer level recalls only) of the problem
• effectively and efficiently remove unsafe product from the market place.

Published 26 May 2023

Food safety culture in action

Food safety culture in action We have examples of how food regulators and businesses are improving food safety culture. They include a range of activities and insights on how to introduce and embed food safety in people's minds and behaviours. Examples from regulators  Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DSFV): Dairy RegTech initiative DFSV has incorporated assessment of food safety culture into their operational framework. Their Dairy RegTech initiative combines data analytics and culture assessment to deliver a different way to monitor food safety compliance. It's helped them gain a greater focus on people and behaviour to encourage improvement. Read more about their experience on the Dairy…

Published 9 April 2021