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.

A number of imported pasteurized cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were all produced by French manufacturer Chavegrand.

FSANZ is working with state and territory food enforcement agencies and food businesses to recall affected products. Australian government authorities are also working with international counterparts to manage this issue.

No cases of illness linked to these products have been reported in Australia. 

The latest update of the Compendium of Microbiological Criteria for Food is now live, with new chapters providing targeted guidance for the seafood sector and emerging cell-cultured foods.

The compendium is a practical reference for food businesses and regulators, containing nationally consistent microbiological criteria for ready-to-eat foods and specific commodities, along with advice on environmental monitoring.  

Each year, we receive around 30 applications to amend the Food Standards Code. These can cover everything from novel foods and processing aids to labelling and food additives. 

The Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion (NPSC) helps food businesses determine whether a food is eligible to carry a health claim under Standard 1.2.7 of the Food Standards Code.