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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

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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. Add block…