Surveys

• Sulphites survey 2012
• Microbiological survey of fresh horticultural produce in Australia
• National Coordinated Survey of Melamine in Food and Beverages
• Baseline survey on the prevalence and concentration of Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken meat on-farm and at primary processing
• Microbiological surveillance of raw egg products
• FSANZ study of brominated flame retardants in food
• Survey of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAH)
• FSANZ survey and activities on bisphenol A
• Survey of inorganic arsenic in seaweed and seaweed-containing products available in Australia
• Ethyl carbamate in Australian foods (2007)
• Supplementary food colours report
• Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in retail food (July 2021)
• Analytical survey of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and food packaging (August 2018)
• Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods (March 2018)
• Survey of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods intended to promote weight loss (April 2016)
• Survey of tinned fruits for tin, lead and arsenic (December 2015)
• Report on survey of arsenic in apple and pear juice (April 2014)
• Combined survey and risk assessment for cyanogenic glycosides (April 2014)
• Supplementary report to the 2008 Survey of added colours (June 2012)
• Survey of nitrates and nitrites (November 2011)
• FSANZ Survey of Chemical Migration from Food Contact Packaging Materials in Australian Food (2010)
• Survey of GM ingredients in soy-based infant formula (February 2011)
• FSANZ Survey of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in Food Available in Australia (June 2010 )
• Survey of chemical contaminants and residues in espresso, instant and ground coffee (2010)
• Survey of added colours in Australian foods (2008)
• Ethyl carbamate in Australian foods (2007)
• FSANZ study of brominated flame retardants in food 

View the ISFR Coordinated Food Survey Plan for 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2025 (PDF 180 kb)

• 27th Australian Total Diet Study​ | December 2021 (PDF 715KB)
• 26th Australian Total Diet Study​ | June 2021 (PDF 1.3MB)
• 25th Australian Total Diet Study | June 2019 (PDF 1.7MB)
• 24th Australian Total Diet Study | Phase 2 (PDF 1.2MB)
• 24th Australian Total Diet Study | Phase 1 April 2014 (PDF 1.9MB)
• 23rd Australian Total Diet Study | November 2011 (PDF 2.5MB)
• 22nd Australian Total Diet Study | September 2008 (PDF 4.7MB)
• 21st Australian Total Diet Study | August 2005 (PDF 408KB) 
• 20th Australian Total Diet Study | January 2003 (PDF 298KB)
• 19th Australian Total Diet Study | April 2001 (PDF 132K

See  Australian Total Diet Study for more information.

Other Australian food regulatory agencies undertake regular monitoring activities that may inform FSANZ's standards setting process.

For example, the Department of Agriculture conducts the National Residue Survey (NRS). In this survey, food for export is tested for residues of agriculture and veterinary chemicals and environmental contaminants.

The Department also administers the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). The IFIS monitors food imported into Australia to ensure it meets Australian requirements for public health and safety and is compliant with the Code. Read more about the Imported Food Inspection Scheme on the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website.

Occasionally, state and territory governments undertake targeted surveys of food to ensure it is safe and complies with food standards.