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).
New applications and proposals
FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following application. Assessment has now commenced and an opportunity to comment will be notified at a later date.
General Level 1 Procedure
Date received: 8 April 2026
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.
General procedure
Date prepared: 13 May 2026
Commencement of assessment
Assessment of the following application has now commenced. An opportunity to comment will be notified at a later date.
APVMA - proposed amendments to Schedule 20
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) have notified FSANZ of applications or other proposed changes now under consideration, that may result in a variation to Schedule 20 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).
Pursuant to section 82 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991, the APVMA has authority to amend the Maximum Residue Limits Standard, which is Schedule 20 of the Code. Prior to making a variation, the APVMA must notify FSANZ. For further information, visit the Maximum residue limits - variations webpage.
For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the Food Standards Work Plan.
Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) website.