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Call for comment on proposed changes to better align food classifications with international systems
Call for comment on proposed changes to better align food classifications with international systems Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a call for comment on proposed changes to better align food classifications in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) with international systems. The proposed changes to Schedule 22 - Food and classes of foods of the Code aim to improve compliance with and enforcement of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals used in food production. FSANZ Interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the proposal sought to address inconsistencies between the food names and classes of food in the Code and those adopted by the international food standards body codex. “The proposed changes are…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on proposed changes to kava food standard
Call for comment on proposed changes to kava food standard Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for public comment on proposed changes to the food standard regulating kava use. FSANZ has reviewed the kava standard in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to support a Federal Government pilot program which will allow commercial importation of kava into Australia to build stronger cultural and economic ties with Pacific Island nations. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the proposed changes would clarify the original intent of the kava standard to limit the preparation and consumption of kava beverage to traditional use. “…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on rapeseed (canola) protein isolate
Call for comment on rapeseed (canola) protein isolate Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow a new type of protein sourced from rapeseed (Canola) in the Food Standards Code. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the rapeseed protein isolate is a new ingredient that hasn't been used in Australia or New Zealand previously but is currently used in the EU and USA. “Protein can be sourced from animals (like whey) or other plants (soy or pea) and added to food as a protein source. “This new protein may be used as a replacement for existing protein sources and may be, if approved, added to bakery products, beverages, dairy, plant-based meat products and protein products. “Our safety assessment looked at the technological, microbiological, nutritional, toxicology and dietary exposure aspects of the…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on review of pure and highly concentrated caffeine ban
Call for comment on review of pure and highly concentrated caffeine ban Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for public comment on a review of a recent ban on the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products were banned from retail sale in December last year following a review which found these products pose an unacceptably high risk to people in the community. “In August 2019 Ministers asked FSANZ to review these products after the tragic death of a young man in NSW from caffeine toxicity from a pure caffeine powder. “Our risk assessment found small amounts of these substances (less than a teaspoon) can cause severe health effects, including death. “We raised an urgent proposal to ban the sale of these…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on soy leghemoglobin permission
Call for comment on soy leghemoglobin permission Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application by Impossible Foods Inc. to permit soy leghemoglobin in meat analogue products that is produced using a genetically modified strain of yeast. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said soy leghemoglobin is a protein naturally present in the roots of soybean plants that is not currently consumed in the diets of Australians and New Zealanders. “The applicant uses an original method of production where the genetically modified yeast is fermented to express soy leghemoglobin. “Impossible Foods is proposing to use soy leghemoglobin in its plant-based meat analogue products including meatballs, sausage, or as fillings in buns and dumplings. “The purpose of this haem-containing ingredient is to impart 'meat-like characteristics' by…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on the 12 month review of the kava food standard
Call for comment on the 12 month review of the kava food standard Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on the 12 month review of the kava standard. In March 2022, the FSANZ Board approved a variation to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) after considering an urgent proposal to clarify the existing permission for kava. Under the urgent proposal provisions, FSANZ has assessed the resulting variation and is calling for submissions to help decide whether to reaffirm the variation or prepare a proposal to amend or repeal the variation. The purpose of the review is to ensure provisions for kava in the Code continue to protect public health and safety after Australia lifted the ban on commercial importation of kava from 1 December 2021.¯ The period for comment closes at…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula
Call for comment on the addition of four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow four human identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula products (IFP). FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the Application is seeking to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the voluntary addition of the substances: a mixture of 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and difucosyllactose (DFL) (2'-FL/DFL); lacto-N-tetraose (LNT); 6'-sialyllactose sodium salt (6'-SL); and 3'-sialyllactose sodium salt (3'-SL). “Breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed infants however safe and nutritious formula substitutes are needed for infants who are not breastfed,' Dr Cuthbert said. “The four…
Published December 2023
Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g, 170g
Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g, 170g Product information The Smith's Snackfood Company is conducting a recall of Smith's Crinkle Cut Salt & Vinegar Chips 45g, 90g and 170g. The products have been available for sale at Woolworths, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and independent stores in NSW and QLD; and IGA in QLD. Date markings Best Before 15 Jan 23 (marked DD). Time stamp between 15:30 - 17:30. Problem The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic pieces). Food safety hazard Food products containing plastic pieces may cause injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not eat these products. If consumers have these products please contact The Smith’s Snackfood Company to…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on the removal of oligosaccharide prohibition in infant formula
Call for comment on the removal of oligosaccharide prohibition in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is proposing to remove a prohibition on the combination of several substances in infant formula products (IFP) from the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). The prohibition relates to the combination in IFP of inulin-type fructans (ITF) and/or galacto-oligosaccharides with lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT). FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said LNnT is a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) permitted to be added to IFP at levels similar to those found in human milk. “Its chemical and biological characteristics are no different to other permitted HMOs,' Dr Cuthbert said. “FSANZ has concluded there are no public health and safety concerns with the combination of LNnT with ITF or galacto-…
Published December 2023
Call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food
Call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of permissions for caffeine in sports and general foods. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said FSANZ is considering whether additional measures are required in relation to caffeine in the Australian and New Zealand food supply in order to protect public health and safety. “The review has focussed on caffeine in sports food, foods in the general food supply, the extent of the risk posed to sensitive sub-populations and how any such risk should best be managed,” Dr Cuthbert said. This proposal follows the Urgent Proposal P1054 - Pure and highly concentrated caffeine products which was prepared to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to prohibit the retail sale of…
Published December 2023