Varying and setting Food Standards
Major amendments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 passed the Australian Parliament on 20 June 2007. These amendments will affect how Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) will assess applications and proposals to amend the AustraliaNew Zealand Food Standards
Anyone may apply to change the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) and information for applicants explains how to do this. Information on this page is useful for potential submitters. All applications (and proposals prepared by FSANZ) to change the Code appear on the Standards Work Plan.
Before making an application to FSANZ, you should first determine whether the food product you wish to supply currently complies with the regulatory requirements. Intending applicants should view the Code. [ more.. ]
Transparency and public consultation are an important part of the Standards development process. You can view and comment on recent standards development or view reports about previous applications and proposals.
Information for Applicants
Major amendments to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 passed the Australian Parliament on 20 June 2007. These amendments will affect how Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) will assess applications and proposals to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code from 1 October 2007. [ more ]
Work plan
FSANZ is required to develop and publish a forward 3-year Work plan by the end of June each year and consult interested persons as part of its development. The Work Plan lists all applications and proposals, both current and future, their categories of assessment indicating the complexity of each project and timeframes for assessment. Information on applicants is also indicated. The Work Plan is available on the FSANZ website and is frequently updated. [ more..]
Documents for public comment
This provides a listing of Applications and Proposals undergoing the assessment process for which public comment is currently sought. Other documents available for public comment are also listed. [ more..]
If you wish to be placed on a mailing list for future advice on a specific application or proposal, please contact the Standards Management Officer on slo@foodstandards.gov.au attaching this sheet [ word | pdf 52 kb ] with completed details or by phoning +61 2 6271 2280.
Information for Submitters
Written submissions from interested individuals and organisations are an important part of the standards development process in assisting FSANZ in undertaking its assessment of matters relevant to an application or proposal. Issues for consideration can include regulatory impact, technical matters, safety and labelling. This page provides information on the submissions processes. [ more..]
Information for Applicants
Before making an application to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand you should first determine whether the food product you wish to supply currently complies with the regulatory requirements. Intending applicants should view the Code on our website. [ more... ]
Applications
Applications to FSANZ seeking to change the Code are made by individuals, organisations or companies, whether from Australia, New Zealand or any other country. Applications (both current and finalised) are listed, with their related Initial, Draft or Final Assessment Reports. [ more..]
Proposals
Proposals are prepared by FSANZ to consider changes to the Code. Proposals (both current and finalised) are listed, with their related Initial, Draft or Final Assessment Reports. [ more..]
Gazette Notices
Gazettal of amendments to the Code occurs throughout the year in both Australia and New Zealand. Once a standard or variation to a standard is gazetted, it is adopted by reference into the laws of the Australian States and Territories, and into the Commonwealth Imported Food Control Act 1992. In New Zealand, a Food Standard reflecting the changes in the Gazette, is issued and comes into effect 28 days after the initial Gazettal in New Zealand. [ more.. ] Free subscription to receive Gazette Notices .
Finalised Applications and Proposals
For a list of all applications or proposals which have been finalised by FSANZ prior to the current financial year. [ more.. ]
Ministerial Council Policy Guidelines
The Ministerial Council decides on policy guidelines and these are published on the FSANZ website and the Food Regulation Secretariat website .
FSANZ must have regard to the Ministerial Policy Guidelines when it develops or reviews food standards. FSANZ is not required to consult on these policy guidelines, nor consider their regulatory impacts, but automatically considers them in its work [ more..]
Ministerial Council Review of FSANZ Approvals
The FSANZ Board has responsibility under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 to develop and review amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and notify its decisions to members of the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council. [ more... ]
FSANZ Regulatory Plan
In accordance with the Government’s small business policy to provide businesses and the community with ready access to information about past and planned changes to Commonwealth regulation, [ more... ]