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.
Consultation Paper - 2026-27 Cost Recovery Arrangements
FSANZ has the authority to recover costs associated with applications to vary the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. For further details on FSANZ’s cost recovery process, please visit the Cost Recovery Implementation Statement webpage and refer to Section 2.1.5 Charges in the Application Handbook.
As part of its annual review process, FSANZ has published the 2025–26 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS). For the 2026–27 period, FSANZ is proposing no changes to application fees. However, we are undertaking a consultation to seek feedback on the broader cost recovery arrangements.
FSANZ invites users of the system to provide input on their preferences regarding the fee structure and payment arrangements, and to share suggestions for future amendments to the regulations. The consultation is available via the 2026-27 Cost Recovery Arrangements consultation page and will close at 11:59pm (AEDT) on 15 February 2026.