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Amendment 172

Amendment 172 Download: Amendment 172 (pdf 376 kb)| (word 138 kb) Amendment No. 172 contains amendments to the following standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:  Standard 1.1.1 - Structure of the Code and general provisions Standard 1.1.2 - Definitions used throughout the Code Standard 1.2.1 - Requirements to have labels…

Published 8 September 2017

National surveillance of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in retail food

National surveillance of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in retail food FSANZ is looking at antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the Australian food supply Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to undertake a two-year project looking at antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the Australian food supply, with the support of all jurisdictions.  FSANZ commenced surveillance of selected retail foods in September 2022 and analysis will be completed in 2024 with reporting to follow. Food samples from three retail commodities - poultry, pork and beef - will be purchased nationally by state and territory regulators.  Murdoch University will work with Symbio Laboratories to…

Published 21 September 2022

Pesticides

Pesticides If you grow or process produce, make sure you use pesticides correctly during growing, harvesting, packing and storage. What are pesticides? Pesticides are agricultural chemicals used to treat pests and diseases during production, growing and storing your produce. These include insecticides, fungicides and herbicides (weed control) you may use during growing of produce; and also insecticides, fungicides or fumigants that may be used during or after packing produce. What is an MRL? MRL stands for maximum residue limit. An MRL is the highest amount of an agricultural or veterinary (agvet) chemical residue that is legally allowed in a food product sold in Australia. MRLs help regulatory agencies check whether a chemical has been used correctly to control pests and diseases…

Published 20 October 2023

Sports foods

Sports foods (October 2020) Sports foods are specially formulated to help people achieve specific nutritional or sporting performance goals. They are intended to supplement the diet of sports people rather than be the only or main source of nutrition. These products are regulated under Standard 2.9.4 - Formulated supplementary sports foods of the Food Standards Code (the Code). To meet the specific dietary requirements of sports people, this Standard allows the addition of substances that are not permitted or are restricted in other foods including higher levels of some vitamins and minerals. This means sports foods are not suitable for children or pregnant women. To help people make informed choices when it comes to sports foods…

Published 8 September 2021

Call for comment on proposed amendments to pregnancy warning labels on corrugated cardboard packaging of alcoholic beverage

Call for comment on proposed amendments to pregnancy warning labels on corrugated cardboard packaging of alcoholic beverage Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit pregnancy warning marks on corrugated cardboard packaging to be in a single colour on a contrasting background.  The applicant is seeking the changes to address a technical printing issue which results in misalignment of the three-colour pregnancy warning mark on corrugated cardboard packaging, making it difficult to read and reducing effectiveness. Corrugated cardboard is typically used to package multiple cans or bottles of alcoholic beverages.  The proposed changes would allow an alternative larger pregnancy warning mark to be…

Published 6 October 2022

Skills and knowledge for food handlers

Skills and knowledge for food handlers It's important your food handlers and their supervisors have the skills and knowledge to handle food properly so that it's safe to eat. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, you must make sure the people who handle food, and their supervisors, have the skills and knowledge to keep food safe and suitable to eat. Additional requirements may apply to food service businesses that handle potentially hazardous food - see our information on Standard 3.2.2A Food Safety Management Tools. What training is needed? Formal training in specific courses is not…

Published 22 May 2025

Nutrition information panels

Nutrition information panels Nutrition information panels (NIP) on food labels provide information on the average quantity of energy in kilojoules or in kilojoules and kilocalories and these nutrients:

  • protein
  • fat
  • saturated fat
  • carbohydrate
  • sugars
  • sodium - a component of salt.
A NIP will include information about other nutrients if a claim is made. For example, if a food has a 'good source of fibre' claim then the amount of dietary fibre in the food must be shown in the NIP. The NIP must be presented in a standard format which shows the average quantity per serving and per 100 g, or 100 mL if a liquid. There are a few foods that don't require a NIP, for example:
  • foods sold unpackaged
  • foods made and packaged at the point of sale…

    Published 6 October 2020

Recall of frozen mixed berries

Recall of frozen mixed berries Frequently asked questions When and where were the berries available for sale? This batch of frozen mixed berries was distributed nationally in October 2016. The product was sold in independent stores such as Foodland & IGA stores. Around 48,000 units were distributed with most sold by March 2017. When did you first become aware of the hepatitis A cases? The first illness associated with these berries was identified in South Australia on 4 May 2017. Food regulation and public health authorities have been investigating since this time to try and establish a definitive link between the cases and the product. How can you be sure frozen berries are the cause? While the evidence to date is limited it does suggest a possible link to the product. Are these…

Published 5 March 2018

Food safety requirements for horticulture: berries, leafy vegetables and melons​

Food safety requirements for horticulture: berries, leafy vegetables and melons​ If you grow or process berries, leafy vegetables or melons, you may be subject to new food safety standards. Who are the new standards for? A primary horticulture producer is a business that grows and/or harvests berries, leafy vegetables or melons. A primary horticulture processor is a business that does early-stage processing of berries, leafy vegetables or melons. This includes, but is not limited to: washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining and packing, and transporting berries, leafy vegetables or melons between pack houses. Why have food safety standards been introduced for berry, leafy vegetable and melon…

Published 20 October 2023

Premises and equipment

Premises and equipment Growers and primary processors need to make sure the structures, equipment and vehicles used for growing, harvesting and primary processing produce do not make the food unsafe to eat. What are premises and equipment? These are equipment, infrastructure, sheds or packhouses and other structures and vehicles that are used for the growing, harvesting, handling and storage of fresh produce. This also includes irrigation pipes, and equipment such as cutting knives, conveyor belts, bins and boxes. These items can be a potential source of contamination from harmful bacteria, chemicals and physical hazards (e.g. wood, glass or metal fragments). What are the requirements? Primary producers and primary processors of berries, leafy vegetables and…

Published 20 October 2023