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- Bisphenol A (BPA) and food packaging (April 2008)
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- Health advisory labels on alcoholic beverages (November 2008)
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- A national food safety standard for seed sprouts (November 2008)
- Update: Safety of MON810 and NK603 corn lines (November 2008)
- Update on Dioxins in Irish pork
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- FSANZ invites views on a national food safety standard for eggs and egg products (January 2007)
- Food derived from cloned animals and their offspring (January 2007)
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- FSANZ on the way to developing a national food safety standard for eggs and egg products (May 2007)
- Update: FSANZ reaffirms its risk assessment of genetically modified corn MON 863 (July 2007)
- Information about Isomaltulose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose and Sucrose Metabolism (August 2007)
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- FSANZ study of brominated flame retardants in food (December 2007)
- FSANZ invites views on a national food safety standard for caterers
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- Discussion paper on the feasibility of extending country of origin labelling (17 February 2006)
- A national standard for safe eggs and egg products
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- Aspartame (2006)
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- Welcome to the New FSANZ Website – some tips for finding your way around (August 2006)
- Trans fatty acids (24 October 2006)
- Nutrition, Health and Related Claims (updated October 2006)
- Plant Sterols (also known as Phytosterols)(9 November 2006)
- Acrylamide in food (October 2006)
- Update on the national food safety standard for eggs and egg products (November 2006)
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- Sudan Red food dyes in Australia ( 21 February 2005)
- Update Sudan red food dyes in Australia (4 March 2005)
- Acrylamide in food update(March 2005)
- Trans Fatty Acids (12 April 2005)
- Release of unapproved genetically modified (GM) corn (21 April 2005)
- Country of Origin Labelling (3 May 2005)
- Update - MON863 corn safety assessment (June 2005)
- Codex Guidelines on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements (June 2005)
- Primary Production and Processing Standard for Seafood (June 2005)
- Benzoates, sulphites and sorbates in the food supply (3 August 2005)
- A new definition for wholegrain food (August 2005)
- Country of Origin Labelling - Questions and Answers (August 2005)
- Nutrition, Health and Related Claims (September 2005)
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- Genetically modified field peas and reported effects in mice (December 2005)
- Malachite green in aquacultured fish (December 2005)
- Listeria: Commonly asked questions (December 2005)
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- Consumers advised to limit consumption of paterson’s curse or salvation jane honey(9 February 2004)
- Mercury in fish - further information(18 March 2004)
- Nitrofurans In Imported Honey and Prawns (31 March 2004 )
- nitrofurans in imported honey and prawns (australia only) -3May2004
- Semicarbazide used as a sealant in jar lids not a food safety risk
- Dioxins in food:questions and answers(28 May 2004)
- GM Canola safety assessments (28 June 2004)
- Information about Tagatose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose Metabolism(21 July 2004)
- Intolerance to food additives (22 July 2004)
- Lead Contamination of Flour
- MILK - Part of a balanced diet (updated August 2004)
- Fish Mislabelling Survey - commonly asked questions
- Lupin products and allergies (19 August 2004)
- Bottled wine labelled with a vintage date of 2002 or earlier (March 2004)
- Monsanto MON863 corn safety assessment
- Aluminium in food and water - November 2004
- Aged Related Macular Degeneration and Diet (3 December 2004)
- New advice for the preparation of raw cassava and bamboo shoots (7 December 2004)
- Mecury in Fish - Updated Information (22 December 2004)
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- Media Releases 2009
- Australian Food Businesses urged to update their Food Recall Plans (13 March 2009)
- (20 March 2009) Public comment wanted on FSANZ's safety evaluation of a new GM food
- (1 May 2009) Joint Communique: Food Ministers Progress Food Labelling
- (20 May 2009) Australian bakers reminded to use iodised salt from October 2009
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board Appointments 2009
- Media Releases 2008
- National Recall of Piranha Vege Crackers (14 January 2008)
- (19 March 2008) Changes to Food Code: FSANZ Invites Public Comment
- Australians positive about safety of our food supply (2 April 2008)
- FSANZ seeks public comment on mandatory iodine fortification (Australia) and genetically modified corn (22 April 2008)
- (2 May 2008) Joint Communique: Food Ministers agree to a strategic vision for Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation System
- (4 June 2008) FSANZ wants feedback on possible changes to food laws
- (7 July 2008) New Head for Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board
- (6 August 2008) Public submissions invited on proposed changes to the food code
- (16 September 2008) Public submissions invited on proposed changes to the food code
- Advisory on White Rabbit Brand Confectionery
- (1 October 2008) Changes to food laws: FSANZ invites public comment (1 October 2008)
- Media Statement: Advisory on Kirin Milk Tea (3 October 2008)
- Media statement: Advisory on melamine contamination of fruit and vegetables grown in China.
- Study confirms insufficient Iodine in our food (15 October 2008)
- Media Advisory on First Milk Vanilla Drink and Tiramisu Italian Cake made in China
- (28 October 2008) FSANZ wants public comment on new processing aids
- (24 October 08) Joint Communique: Food ministers consider food labelling review
- Media Advisory on Boxer Lovers Body Pen Set (body paint)
- (11 November 2008) FSANZ considers approving voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water
- Australian children consume low levels of food colours
- (17 December 2008) Approval sought for cholesterol-lowering food ingredient in fruit juice
- Media Releases 2007
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