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Monitoring the safety of our food supply

Monitoring the safety of our food supply FSANZ and other Australian and New Zealand government agencies continuously monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe, and that foods comply with standards for microbiological contaminants, pesticide residue limits and chemical contamination. FSANZ also monitors nutrients in the Australian food supply, compiling the results in databases available to the public.   Completed ISFR food surveys…

Published 23 March 2021

Amendment 62

Amendment 62 [ PDF 75 kb ] Amendment 62 contains amendments to the following Standards in the Food Standards Code: Volume 1

A18 - Food produced using Gene Technology

1.1.1 - Preliminary Provisions - Application, Interpretation and General prohibitions 1.1.3 - Transitional and Temporary Standards 1.2.1 - Application of Labelling and Other Information Requirements 1.2.3 - Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements and Declarations 1.2.4 - Labelling of Ingredients 1.2.8 - Nutrition Information Requirements 1.2.10 - Characterising Ingredients and Components of Food 1.3.1 - Food Additives 1.4.1 - Contaminants and Natural Toxicants 1.4.2 - Maximum Residue Limits (…

Published 9 May 2013

Amendment 67

Amendment 67 31 July 2003 [ pdf 233kb ] Amendment 67 contains amendments to the following Standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:

1.1.1 - Preliminary Provisions - Application, Interpretation and General prohibition 1.1A.2 - Transitional Standard for Health Claims 1.1A.4 - Transitional Standard for the Labelling of Pollen and Royal Jelly 1.1A.5 - Transitional Standard for the Warning Statement for Condensed Milk, Modified Milk and Skim Milk 1.2.1 - Application of Labelling and Other Information Requirements 1.2.4 - Labelling of Ingredients 1.2.8 - Nutrition Information Requirements 1.2.10 - Characterising Ingredients and Components of Food 1.3.1 - Food Additives 1.3.3 - Processing Aids 1.3.4 -…

Published 10 May 2013

Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd - Pacer Beer 375mlx6 (6 pack), 375mlx24 (carton)

Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd - Pacer Beer 375mlx6 (6 pack), 375mlx24 (carton) Product information Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of their 6 and 24 packs of Pacer Beer. The product has been available for sale at Fortitude Brewing Co. and Dan Murphys in QLD.  Date markings Best before 15/02/2024, 16/02/2024 Problem The recall is due to secondary fermentation. Food safety hazard  Food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not drink or open this product, and should dispose of it safely. Please contact Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd for safe disposal instructions and to arrange for reimbursement. For further…

Published 18 May 2023

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

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

Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd - Smithy's Dry Lager 330ml, individual/x6 pk/x24 carton

Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd - Smithy's Dry Lager 330ml, individual/x6 pk/x24 carton Product information Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of SMITHY'S DRY LAGER (330ml bottles).  The product has been available for sale at Liquorland, Liquorland Online, First Choice Liquor Markets, First Choice Liquor Markets Online and Coles Online in QLD, NSW, VIC, and Liquorland, Liquorland Online and Coles Online and TAS. Date markings Best Before - BB4: 25/01/24 Problem The recall is due to under declared alcohol level. Food safety hazard Food products containing excess alcohol may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not drink this product. Any consumers concerned about their…

Published 17 February 2023

Revel Brewing Co Pine Lime Sour Ale 375mL

Revel Brewing Co Pine Lime Sour Ale 375mL Product information Malt Brewing Co PTY LTD t/a Revel Brewing Co is conducting a recall of Pine Lime Sour Ale 375mL. The product has been available for sale as a 4 pack and 16 pack. The products has been available for sale at Vintage Cellars & independent liquor retailers in QLD, Craft Cartel in NSW, and online from Revel Brewing Co & online liquor retailers (including BoozeBud).  Date markings Packaged date 27.1.2022 Problem The recall is due to a potential secondary fermentation.  Food safety hazard Food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do consumers should not drink or open this product…

Published 25 March 2022

Kahlua Espresso Martini

Kahlua Espresso Martini Product information Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Dan Murphys & BWS in NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD TAS, SA & WA, at independent retailers including IGA in NSW, VIC and TAS and hotels in NSW and VIC Date markings Lot code - 1277 Problem The recall is due to non compliant labelling (ABV incorrectly stated on individual cans as 4.5% but 4 pack cardboard wrap states the correct ABV of 7%)  Food safety hazard Food products with incorrect ABV may cause intoxication and/or subsequent injury/illness if consumed Country of origin Sweden What to do Consumers should not drink this product and should return the product to the place of purchase…

Published 14 April 2022

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