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.
New applications and proposals
FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and made a decision to prepare the following proposal. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date, which will be publicly notified.
Major procedure
Date prepared: 26 June 2025
FSANZ Board Outcome
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board held an extraordinary meeting on 26 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 applications on 26 June 2025. FSANZ has notified this approval to the Food Ministers’ Meeting:
- A1314 – Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins
- A1315 – Chitosan and (1,3)-beta-glucans from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a food additive
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.