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Nanotechnology and Food

Nanotechnology and Food (September 2022)    What is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology describes a range of technologies used to manipulate materials that are generally less than 100 nanometres (nm) in size in one dimension. One nm is one billionth of a metre. Are nanotechnologies being used in foods? There is little evidence to suggest nanotechnologies are being used in the food industry on a wide scale, although a lot of research is being undertaken on potential applications. Future applications of nanotechnologies could include nanostructured food products, nanoscale or nano-encapsulated food additives, or food packaging with improved properties. There are, however, certain foods including food additives that naturally contain nanoscale particles.  Are nanoscale materials new? Nanoscale…

Published 28 September 2022

Skills and knowledge

Skills and knowledge If you’re a grower or primary processor of berries, leafy vegetables or melons, you must ensure your staff and supervisors have the knowledge and skills in food safety and hygiene to keep produce safe What are food safety and hygiene skills and knowledge?

• Food hygiene means the things done during growing and processing that prevent produce becoming contaminated and keep it safe to eat – for example, using safe water and clean equipment.
• Food safety is the guarantee the produce will not harm consumers who eat it – it’s the result of practicing good food hygiene.
• Skills means being able to do a task in a way that ensures the produce stays safe – for example, people…

  Published 21 October 2023

Glossary

Glossary This document contains definitions for some of the terms used in these explanatory notes. More information is available in the individual topic pages. Active ingredients The therapeutically active ingredients found in dietary supplements, including nutrient substances as well as ingredients that contribute caffeine and cholesterol. AUST-L A unique numeric code found on a dietary supplement label which indicates the dietary supplement is listed on the Therapeutic Goods Administration Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia's official national statistical agency. ABS was responsible for managing the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS), including the collection, compilation,…

Published 27 April 2016

Dioxins in food: Dietary exposure assessment and risk characterisation

Dioxins in food: Dietary exposure assessment and risk characterisation (Findings released 28 May 2004) Executive summary 'Dioxins' refers to a group of persistent chlorinated chemical compounds that have similar chemical structures and properties, and have similar biological characteristics, including toxicity. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has conducted an analytical survey of dioxins in a range of food sampled in Australia with the purpose of assessing the level of risk to human health associated with the dietary exposure of the Australian population to dioxins. The overall conclusion of this report is that, on the basis of the available data, taking into account all the inherent uncertainties and limitations, the public health and safety risk for all Australians from exposure to dioxins from foods is very low. 'Dioxins' includes…

Published 6 April 2013

Notification Circular 05-17

Notification Circular 05-17 10 February 2017 [05-17] 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.   Amendment No. 167   Amendment No. 167 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was published by FSANZ on 9 February 2017 (FSC 109). It included amendments resulting from the following Applications:

• A1117…

  Published 10 February 2017