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Call for comment on the use of an enzyme processing aid in brewing and potable alcohol

Call for comment on the use of an enzyme processing aid in brewing and potable alcohol FSANZ has prepared Proposal P1062 – Defining added sugars for claims to consider and assess changes to 'no added sugar(s)' nutrition content claim conditions in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the Code permits voluntary 'no added sugar' claims to be made on foods “Australian and New Zealand food ministers have asked FSANZ to ensure voluntary no added sugar claims align with Australian and New Zealand dietary guidelines to help consumers make informed decisions in line with these guidelines," Dr Cuthbert said.  “Australian dietary…

Published 30 September 2023

Reducing acrylamide exposure in food

Reducing acrylamide exposure in food FSANZ is working with international food regulators and the food industry to look at ways to reduce consumer exposure to acrylamide. If you're a food manufacturer or producer it's important that you take steps to reduce the level of acrylamide in your food to as low as reasonably achievable. To help you do this, Food and Drink Europe has developed a toolkit with strategies to help reduce levels of acrylamide formation during the manufacturing process and in agriculture practices. Not all methods will apply to your industry, but the toolbox is a good way to help you evaluate your current production methods and recipes and which strategies can be best applied to your business. You can access the Acrylamide toolbox from the Food and Drink Europe…

Published 30 November 2017

Food safety basics

Food safety basics Follow these key steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness for yourself, your family and friends. Check your food is safe to use Before you prepare any food, make sure it is safe:

• For people vulnerable to illness, avoid higher risk foods - read Food safety for vulnerable people to find out more.
• For people with food allergies, check the ingredients and allergen statements on packaging.
• All food recalls consumers need to know about are listed on our…

  Published 8 July 2025

Call for comment on defining added sugars for making claims about food

Call for comment on defining added sugars for making claims about food Date: 11/09/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on a proposal to clarify and define added sugars for the purposes of making claims about food. FSANZ has prepared Proposal P1062 – Defining added sugars for claims to consider and assess changes to 'no added sugar(s)' nutrition content claim conditions in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the Code permits voluntary 'no added sugar' claims to be made on foods “Australian…

Published 11 September 2023

Labelling of alcoholic beverages

Labelling of alcoholic beverages The Food Standards Code includes specific information requirements for labelling of alcoholic beverages. These may vary depending on the concentration of alcohol in the beverage. This is measured in alcohol by volume (ABV). Statement of alcohol content All beverages containing 0.5% or more ABV must include information on the label about the alcohol content (Standard 2.7.1). For alcoholic beverages containing more than 1.15% ABV, the label must include the alcohol content as a percentage of ABV or mL/100 ml.

• For example, the label might read that the beverage contains 5% ABV or the alcohol content is 5ml/100ml of the beverage.

Published 9 August 2022

Checklist for events held by charities and community organisations

Checklist for events held by charities and community organisations If you are organising an event, you need to make sure the food provided is safe and suitable and that your charity or community organisation complies with food safety requirements. Below is a checklist of questions to help you meet the food safety standards for your event. Have you:

• notified your enforcement agency about the event and checked requirements with them? 
• checked that premises and temporary stalls are clean and appropriate for the activities? 
• provided the supervisor or food handlers with information on safely preparing, transporting and displaying food, and their health and hygiene responsibilities?
• checked that hand washing and toilet facilities are available at the site?
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Published 1 October 2025

Yersinia in food

Yersinia in food What is it?

• Yersinia is a type of bacteria that can be found in the gut of pets, livestock and wild animals
• Yersinia can get into soil, water and food from the faeces (poo) of animals, for example from grazing animals or manure fertiliser

• Yersinia can cause a type of gastro called yersiniosis
• Anyone can get yersiniosis but young children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems are at highest risk
• Foods at higher risk of contamination are pork, unpasteurised milk and raw vegetables

• Symptoms usually start 4-7 days after eating contaminated food
• Common symptoms are fever, diarrhoea (often bloody in young…

  Published 24 December 2020

Notification Circular 20-17

Notification Circular 20-17 3 August 2017 [20-17] 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. New applications and proposals  FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following Application and Proposal. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.   General procedure

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  Published 3 August 2017

Frozen berries and hepatitis A

Frozen berries and hepatitis A (17 February 2015)   What products are affected? The following products have been recalled:

•  Nanna's Mixed Berries (frozen), 1kg plastic bags, from Coles, Woolworths, IGA and other independent supermarkets with all best before dates of up to and including 22/11/16
• as a precautionary measure, Nanna's Raspberries (frozen), 1kg plastic bags, with best before dates up to and including 15/09/2016
• as a precautionary measure, Creative Gourmet Mixed Berries (frozen), 300g and 500g plastic bags and cardboard boxes, from Coles, Woolworths and IGA stores nationally with best before dates of up to and including 22/11/16.

Published 13 July 2023

Aluminium

Aluminium (June 2019) Aluminium is the most abundant metallic element found in the Earth's crust and occurs naturally in soil, water and air. Occurrence in foods can occur naturally, for example, through uptake from soils or water, or from aluminium-containing food additives. Food additives containing aluminium are commonly used in baked products as leavening agents and also as emulsifiers and anti-caking agents. Standard 1.3.1 of the Food Standards Code lists the additives and levels permitted for use in Australia and New Zealand. Health effects The Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) established a health based guidance…

Published 25 June 2019