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Clock starts on transition period for mandatory pregnancy warning labels

Clock starts on transition period for mandatory pregnancy warning labels Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today announced the start of a three year transition period for mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the new requirements take effect from today following gazettal in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). “Following a request for review, Minister's responsible for food regulation have agreed to a revised warning label and an extended transition period for industry from two years to three years. “In October 2018 Ministers asked FSANZ to develop a mandatory pregnancy warning label to reinforce Australian and New Zealand government advice to women not to consume alcohol during pregnancy.  “Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can result in the baby…

Published 6 August 2020

Imported ready-to-eat berries

Imported ready-to-eat berries In response to several recalls of imported frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) berries linked to hepatitis A in 2015 and 2017, Australia introduced requirements for frozen berries being imported from all countries. FSANZ has provided information to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment about berries and hepatitis A - read the imported food risk statement (pdf 266 kb). FSANZ and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries also developed guidance for industry on inactivation of hepatitis A virus in berry fruits.…

Published 4 March 2022

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Caffeine powders and high caffeine content foods

Caffeine powders and high caffeine content foods Pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products (including pure caffeine powders) are banned from retail sale in Australia and New Zealand. These products are typically bought online and can have serious health effects, including death.  Pure and highly concentrated caffeine powders are typically marketed as sports supplements and can contain the same amount of caffeine as 25 – 50 cups of coffee in a single teaspoon. Because these powders come in bulk packets, it is almost impossible for people to measure a safe dose from a toxic dose and has resulted in death. About the ban To protect consumers in Australia and New Zealand, foods that contain 5% or more of caffeine in solid or semi-solid…

Published 27 November 2023

Sabrands Australia Management Pty Ltd Sunraysia Prune Juice 1L

Sabrands Australia Management Pty Ltd Sunraysia Prune Juice 1L Sabrands Australia Management Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Coles and Woolworths in NSW, QLD, VIC, SA. This product was available for sale at Woolworths and Independent Retailers in WA. Best Before 04/12/2025 Problem: The recall is due to unintended fermentation and the presence of alcohol. Food safety hazard: Unintended fermentation has resulted in the presence of alcohol. Consumption of this product may cause illness/injury if consumed. What to do: Consumers should not drink this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information please contact:…

Published 17 January 2024

Assigning NNPAS foods to ADG classifications

Assigning NNPAS foods to ADG classifications   Every coded food in the 2011-12 NNPAS has been allocated to one of the following three areas in the ADG classification system:   1. Classified foods -NNPAS foods that are directly mapped to one of the ADG Five Food Group or key food group classifications or a sub-group of these major groups. An example of a classified food is white bread.   2. Recipe foods -NNPAS foods that do not have a direct match to one of the ADG classifications and have two or more ingredients, and therefore need to be broken down to their main ingredients via a recipe. The ingredients in the recipe will be at the level which may fit into ADG…

Published 11 May 2016

Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons - A guide to Standard 3.3.1

Food Safety Programs for Food Service to Vulnerable Persons - A guide to Standard 3.3.1   Standard 3.3.1 is one of the national food safety standards in Chapter 3 of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code that outline the responsibilities of food businesses to ensure that the food they produce is safe. This guide has been developed to help enforcement officers and businesses understand the general intent of individual clauses in Standard 3.3.1. Download the guide to Standard 3.3.1 [pdf 1.44mb] Food standards advice FSANZ does not provide advice on compliance with the Code…

Published 14 December 2015

Formulated Beverages Survey

Formulated Beverages Survey FSANZ commissioned Roy Morgan Research to conduct this research to inform FSANZ's response to the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) request for a First Review of Application A470 - Formulated Beverages. FSANZ recommended amending the Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code to create a category of beverages known as Formulated Beverages. The objective of this research were to:

  • seek information regarding the likely responses of consumers to this group of beverages,
  • acquire data to demonstrate likely patterns and levels of Formulated Beverage consumption,
  • understand the motivations behind decisions to consume or not consume,
  • determine the extent to which Formulated Beverages will potentially replace tap or bottled…

    Published 9 June 2017

Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice

Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice In 2012 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a small analytical survey examining total arsenic and inorganic arsenic levels in apple and pear juice. In total, 96 apple juice samples and four pear juice samples were analysed. The survey found a quantifiable amount of arsenic in 34 apples juice samples and inorganic arsenic in 20 samples. None were at a level that, based on present knowledge, would cause a safety concern over a lifetime of consumption. The range of concentrations reported for inorganic arsenic were similar to concentrations observed in other countries for apple juice. There were no detections of arsenic in the pear juice samples. Why is arsenic in food? Arsenic is a naturally occurring…

Published 18 April 2014

Frequently asked questions (BSE)

Frequently asked questions (BSE) Does every country need to be assessed? Yes. Every country interested in exporting beef or beef products to Australia needs to be assessed. Beef and beef products from countries that have not been assigned a favorable BSE risk status by FSANZ are considered to pose an undetermined level of risk and will be refused entry to Australia. The exception to this is when countries export only beef that is sourced from a third country and the third country is eligible to export beef or beef products to Australia, for example, New Zealand. How long will an assessment take? The length of time depends on the quality and completeness of information supplied by the applicant country, and whether an in-country inspection is required. It is anticipated that FSANZ will take an average…

Published 25 March 2020