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Food safety requirements for berry growers and primary processor​s

Food safety requirements for berry growers and primary processor​s If you are a berry grower or primary processor, you may be subject to new food safety standards. Who needs to meet the requirements? The requirements will apply to all primary producers and primary processors of berries:

  • A primary producer is a business that grows and/or harvests berries.
  • A primary processor is a business that does any of the following: washing, trimming, sanitising, sorting, storing, combining and packing berries, and transporting berries between pack houses.
What are the requirements? The requirements of Standard 4.2.7 include:
  • notifying authorities of the business’s…

    Published 1 October 2025

Temperature control

Temperature control If you’re a grower or primary processor of leafy vegetables or melons, you must keep your harvested produce at a temperature that ensures it is safe to eat. What is temperature control? Temperature control involves monitoring the temperature of your harvested produce and adjusting conditions to keep it cool. Doing this once produce is harvested, and during processing, storage and transport can help keep the product’s quality, reduce the risk of harmful bacteria growing in the food and reduce food waste. What are the requirements? Primary producers and primary processors of leafy vegetables and melons must keep harvested produce at a temperature that does not make the food unsafe or unsuitable to eat. This means once produce has been picked, its temperature should…

Published 1 October 2025

Food safety requirements for melon growers and primary processors

Food safety requirements for melon growers and primary processors If you are a melon grower or primary processor, you may be subject to new food safety standards. Who needs to meet the requirements? The requirements will apply to all primary producers and primary processors of melons.

  • A primary producer is a business that grows and/or harvests melons.
  • A primary processor is a business that does any of the following: washing, sorting, trimming, sanitising, storing, combining and packing melons, and transporting melons between pack houses.
What are the requirements? The requirements of Standard 4.2.9 include:
  • an approved food safety management statement showing how risks…

    Published 1 October 2025

Notification Circular 75-19

Notification Circular 75-19 21 March 2019 [75-19] 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). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Development Work Plan. New applications and proposals FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following Application. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified. General procedure

Notification Circular 82-19

Notification Circular 82-19 6 June 2019 [82-19] 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). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Development Work Plan. Calls for submissions FSANZ invites written submissions on the Assessment of the following Applications by 6pm (Canberra time) 18 July 2019:  

Pregnancy and healthy eating

Pregnancy and healthy eating A healthy diet is important for pregnant women and their developing baby.​ It's best to start eating well before you become pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant already, don't worry—start following advice as soon as you can. During pregnancy, more of certain nutrients, such as iron, iodine and folic acid are needed, but only a small amount of extra kilojoules. Normal weight gain over the course of a pregnancy is around 11.5–16.0 kg for women who are a healthy pre-conception weight. What to eat It is important to choose a wide variety of nutritious foods. Lots of well-washed fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals Dark green leafy vegetables naturally contain iron and…

Published 3 November 2023

Australian Total Diet Study

Australian Total Diet Study The Australian Total Diet Study is Australia's most comprehensive monitoring survey of chemicals, nutrients and other substances in the Australian diet. We measure the levels of different chemicals and substances in a range of foods typical to the Australian diet. We use this data to estimate Australian consumers' exposure to chemicals through food to ensure it is safe to eat. The ATDS is also a trusted source of public health information which is used by the World Health Organisation (WHO), other government and nongovernment agencies and independent researchers. The first ATDS (formerly the Australian Market Basket Survey) was conducted over 50 years ago in 1970 by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). FSANZ has managed…

Published 10 December 2021

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

[ pdf ] Amendment 89 contains amendments to the following Standards in theAustralia New Zealand Food Standards Code :
Commentary
1.1.1 - Preliminary Provisions - Application, Interpretation and General prohibitions1.2.3 - Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements and Declarations1.2.9 - Legibility Requirements1.3.1 - Food Additives1.3.2 - Vitamins and Minerals1.3.4 - Identity and Purity1.5.1 - Novel Foods2.5.1 - Milk2.5.3 - Fermented Milk Products2.6.2 - Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Brewed Soft Drinks
The Applications under which these amendments are made are as follows:
    • Application A433 -…

      Published 9 August 2013

Food safety requirements for leafy vegetable growers and primary processors

Food safety requirements for leafy vegetable growers and primary processors Leafy vegetable growers and primary processors may be subject to new food safety standards. Who needs to meet the requirements? The requirements will apply to all primary producers and primary processors of leafy vegetables.

  • A primary producer is a business that grows and/or harvests leafy vegetables.
  • A primary processor is a business that does any of the following: washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining and packing leafy vegetables, and transporting leafy vegetables between pack houses.
What are the requirements? The requirements of Standard 4.2.8 include:
  • an…

    Published 1 October 2025

Fruit and vegetable points (V points)

Fruit and vegetable points (V points) The rules and methods for calculating fruit and vegetable points (V points) are provided in Schedule 5 of the Food Standards Code. What can count towards V Points?

  • Foods which are fvnl in Schedule 5, that is, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes (including coconut, spices, herbs, fungi, seeds, and algae) including these foods when: fresh, cooked, frozen, canned, pickled or preserved; and when peeled, diced or cut (or otherwise reduced in size), pureed or dried.
  • Fruit juice or vegetable juice (as standardised in Standard 2.6.1 - Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice), including concentrated juices and purees.
  • Coconut flesh (which is to be scored as a…

    Published 4 December 2018