Since October 2024, we’ve been publishing a Board Communiqué after each meeting to give everyone, from food businesses to consumers, an inside look at the work that we do. The communiqués highlight key decisions, discussions and priorities, strengthening transparency around how we contribute to the joint Australia New Zealand Food Regulation System.

The Communiqué from the September 2025 Board meeting is now available. It includes:

Eggs are a staple in many households, valued as a versatile source of protein and other essential nutrients.

Following approval by the FSANZ Board, Australian food ministers are now considering Proposal P1060 to update national standards for egg production and processing, designed to ensure eggs continue to be a safe and trusted food choice.

The changes to egg standards aim to further reduce the risk of Salmonella, including Salmonella Enteritidis (SE), in the egg supply. 
The updated requirements include:

FSANZ has started work on Proposal P1066 – Review of young child formula.

This review will look at how these products (commonly known as toddler milk or junior milk) are defined, formulated, labelled and presented to consumers. The aim is to ensure they continue to support the nutritional needs of young children who require dietary supplementation, while also providing parents with clear and relevant information to make the right product choices for their family.
Public consultation on Proposal P1066 is planned for 2026.

FSANZ has released AUSNUT 2023, the most up-to-date and comprehensive picture of the nutrient composition of Australian foods.

FSANZ has released its 2025–26 Corporate Plan, outlining the agency’s strategic direction and priorities for the 2025–29 period.

FSANZ is actively supporting the Australian Government’s productivity agenda.

We joined 30 regulators and 8 portfolio agencies in putting forward new ideas to improve regulation and reduce compliance burdens.

More than 400 ideas and 150 actions intended to boost productivity have been identified by regulators across the Australian Government.

Regulators and standards bodies like FSANZ play a critical role in supporting Australia’s productivity by effectively managing risk, enabling innovation and ensuring consumer protections.

FSANZ will update the fees charged under our cost recovery arrangements from 1 October 2025. This ensures our framework remains transparent and reflects the actual costs of delivering regulatory services.

For 2025–26, fees will increase by an average of 4.5% compared to 2024–25. The increase ensures FSANZ recovers the true costs of processing applications in line with the Australian Government Charging Framework.

A revised Cost Recovery Implementation Statement will be available on our website from 1 October 2025.