Safe food for life

Food safety is our business. FSANZ has set the standards for safe food in Australia and New Zealand for more than 25 years. Our work is at the heart of the world class bi-national food regulation system, ensuring consumers in both countries can be confident the food they buy is safe to eat. 

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FSANZ conducts public consultations on proposed food standards. We welcome feedback from stakeholders and the broader community on applications and proposals to change the Food Standards Code.

Australian food recall alerts

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Greenstorm Foods t/a Austral Herbs - Certified Organic Premium Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita) - 250g, 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg Published 9 September 2026

The recall is due to the presence of foreign matter (metal) | NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and WA

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Bottega 1995 - Brie Mon Sire - 1Kg Published 4 September 2026

The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination | SA

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Chen Foods - Mr Chen's Szechuan Chilli Oil - 250g Published 18 August 2026

This recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (peanut) | National

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Resources

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Food Standards Code
Mandatory requirements for food sold in Australia and New Zealand to ensure safety, quality and accurate labelling.
Proposals
FSANZ-initiated reviews or updates to address broader food standards issues.
Applications
Requests from individuals or organisations for specific changes to the Food Standards Code.
Food recalls and incidents
Guidance for managing food safety risks – from investigating incidents to removing unsafe products from sale.
Nutrition Panel Calculator
Helps businesses generate compliant nutrition panels for labelling.
Australian Food Composition Database
Detailed nutrient data for foods commonly consumed in Australia.

Our impact

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The 2030 Roadmap

FSANZ has released its 2030 Roadmap. The Roadmap details our upcoming proposal work. 
New breeding techniques

P1055 – Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques

The updated definition now focuses on outcomes, not processes.
Energy labelling alcohol

P1059 – Energy labelling on alcoholic beverages

Most alcoholic beverages must display energy content information, known as an energy statement.

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