The holiday season is a time to come together with family and friends around food. It’s also a time when food safety risks can rise. Whether you’re cooking for loved ones at home or running a food business during the festive rush, following safe food handling practices is essential to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Here’s some key tips for everyone:

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, highlighting the agency's key achievements in maintaining the safety of the food supply across both countries. 

FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert emphasised the year’s strong performance in standards setting. 

Do you ‘look before you cook’ your favourite foods?

Consumers are being encouraged to check the food safety instructions on packaged foods before preparing meals as part of Australian Food Safety Week (9-16 November).

Brought to you by our friends at the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC), Food Safety Week is an annual event promoting good food safety practices.