Published
This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).
For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Work Plan.
Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the FSANZ website.
Gazette - Amendment No. 239
Amendment No. 239 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was published by FSANZ on 18 June 2025 (FSC 179). It included amendments resulting from the following application:
Further information is available on the FSANZ Gazette web page.
FSANZ Board Outcome
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board held a meeting on 4 June 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters. The meeting communique is now available.
Approval - Food Ministers' Meeting notification
FSANZ has approved variations arising from the following proposal and application on 4 June 2025. FSANZ has notified this approval to the Food Ministers’ Meeting:
- P1055 - Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques
- A1323 – Food derived from insect-protected soybean line COR23134
Once FSANZ has notified the Food Ministers’ Meeting of its decision, they have 60 days to either request FSANZ to review the approved standard or inform FSANZ that it does not intend to request a review. Further information on the process is available from the FSANZ website: The Food Ministers' Meeting.