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).
Call for submissions
FSANZ invites written submissions on the assessment of the following application via the FSANZ Consultation Hub by 11:59pm (Canberra time) 1 December 2026.
General level
Work Plan update
The Food Standards Work Plan has been updated. You can access it here - Food Standards Work Plan
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.