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Amendment 154

Amendment 154 Download: Amendment 154 (pdf 3505 kb - combined standards)| (word zip file 7444 kb - individual standards) Amendment No. 154 contains the following new Standards and Schedules in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code which take effect on 1 March 2016, following the repeal on the same day of the standards currently in Chapters 1 and 2.   The Proposal under which these amendments have been made is:

  1.1.1 -Structure of the Code and…

Published 11 April 2015

Nutrients in the NPC

Nutrients in the NPC Learn about the nutrients included in the Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC) and where the data is sourced from. On this page

Nutrients reported in the NPC A nutrition information panel (NIP) must declare details of energy and six key nutrients. On the NIP they…

Published 17 September 2020

Primary Production and Processing (PPP) Standards (Chapter 4)

Primary Production and Processing (PPP) Standards (Chapter 4)

NOTE: these standards apply to all food businesses in Australia only. Food businesses in New Zealand are required to comply with New Zealand's Food Act 2014 and the regulations and standards under this Act. For more information visit the Ministry for Primary Industries website.
Primary production and processing (PPP) standards aim to strengthen food safety and traceability throughout the food supply chain, from paddock to plate. They were developed by FSANZ with assistance from other Australian government agencies, industry stakeholders and consumer groups. There are 11 standards…

Published 22 May 2025

FSANZ Board

FSANZ Board The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board is the accountable authority for the agency. It must govern FSANZ in a way that promotes:

  • the proper use and management of public resources
  • the achievement of the agency's purpose, and
  • the sustainability of the agency.  
Under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), the FSANZ Board is appointed by the relevant Australian Minister in consultation with the Food Ministers' Meeting and must include qualified people from all walks of life. The Board has 12 members. Members are drawn from specialist areas such as public health, food science, human nutrition, consumer affairs, food allergy, medical science, microbiology, food safety,…

Published 10 June 2025

FSANZ Fellows

FSANZ Fellows We developed the FSANZ Fellows program to create a network of experts who can provide us with objective expert advice and critical review. The program also helps to develop academic links and networks. Since FSANZ established the program in 2000, its contributions have been very valuable. FSANZ Fellows have provided expert advice on applications, proposals and other risk assessment activities of the agency. FSANZ Fellows, within their relevant areas of expertise, also have peer reviewed FSANZ work and provided training opportunities to FSANZ staff. There are currently 24 FSANZ Fellows from a wide range of scientific and professional fields, including:

  • nutrition
  • epidemiology
  • risk research
  • economics
  • plant breeding and genomics
  • food science/…

    Published 15 March 2023

Food Standards Code legislation

Food Standards Code legislation On this page

Food Standards Code Compilation PDF FSANZ has compiled all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules of the Code into a single, easy-to-search and navigate PDF. This consolidated PDF is provided for reference purposes only and may not always reflect the official…

Published 29 March 2025

Homepage

Homepage Safe food for life Food safety is our business. FSANZ has set the standards for safe food in Australia and New Zealand for more than 25 years. Our work is at the heart of the world class bi-national food regulation system, ensuring consumers in both countries can be confident the food they buy is safe to eat.  Have your say! FSANZ conducts public consultations on proposed food standards. We welcome feedback from stakeholders and the broader community on applications and proposals to change the Food Standards Code.…

Australian food recalls

Australian food recalls Food recalls remove unsafe food from sale to protect consumers. Food can be recalled for a range of reasons, including product contamination, undeclared allergens and labelling errors. When a recall happens, FSANZ works with food businesses and regulators to coordinate the response and inform consumers.  Subscribe to food recall alerts Use this form to subscribe to our food recall alerts email, or follow us on social media. Add block…

Food allergen portal

Food allergen portal Food allergies can be life threatening. For people who have a food allergy the only way to manage the allergy is to avoid the food allergen. For this reason there are laws in place, for example mandatory labelling to help people who have a food allergy avoid food allergens. Title Guidance and resources Card Manufacturers, retailers and importers The food industry is required to comply with the allergen declaration requirements in the…

Food regulatory agencies

Food regulatory agencies If you have a complaint about food quality, safety or contamination, or want information on food business permits or licenses, you will need to contact your local food regulatory agency. See contact details below.  Australian Capital Territory ACT Health Protection Service Phone: 02 5124 9700 Website: https://www.health.act.gov.au/businesses/food-safety-regulation Email: hps@act.gov.au…

Published 29 August 2023