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Amendment 185

Amendment 185 Amendment No. 185 (FSC 126) Download: Amendment 185 (pdf 411 kb) | (word 96 kb)      Amendment 185 contains amendments to the following Standard in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code   Schedule 15 Substances that may be used as food additives Schedule 18 Processing aids

The Applications under which these amendments are made are as follows:
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  Published 7 June 2019

Country of origin labelling

Country of origin labelling Country of origin labelling requirements in Australia The Australian Government introduced a country of origin food labelling system under Australian Consumer Law on 1 July 2016. Country of origin labelling requirements for food is in the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016, under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. These requirements became mandatory on 1 July 2018. At the same time, the Food Standards Code was amended to remove country of origin labelling requirements. Further information on country of origin food labelling is available on the following websites:

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  Published 25 February 2022

Call for comment on an urgent proposal to prohibit the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine products

Call for comment on an urgent proposal to prohibit the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for public comment on an urgent Proposal to prohibit the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products in Australia and New Zealand. The proposal follows a review conducted by FSANZ in August 2019 which found the availability of pure caffeine for retail sale poses an unacceptably high risk to consumers, and should be prohibited. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the urgent proposal reflects a significant amount of work, including a thorough risk assessment carried out by FSANZ over the past few months. “Our risk assessment confirmed pure or highly purified forms of caffeine pose an unacceptably…

Published 23 March 2021

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 13 July 2023

P270 FAR Exec Summary (20 November 2002)

P270 FAR Exec Summary (20 November 2002) 20 November 2002 FINAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (s.36) Full Report [ pdf 73 kb ] Executive Summary and Statement of Reasons The purpose of this Proposal is to consider whether:

1. electrolytic iron should be reinstated as a permitted form of iron for addition to infant foods, particularly infant cereals; and
2. the meaning of the term 'juice' in the context of Standard 2.9.2 - Foods for Infants needs clarification.

Published 23 March 2013

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 19 February 2018

Norovirus in food

Norovirus in food What is it?

• Norovirus is a group of viruses that can be found in the gut of people
• Norovirus can get into water and food from the faeces (poo) or vomit of infected people, for example from unwashed hands
• Norovirus can stay infectious in the environment for a long time and might not be destroyed by common disinfectants

• Norovirus can cause gastro illness and is highly contagious
• Anyone can get gastro from norovirus even if they have had it before
• Very young children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems (e.g. cancer patients) can get seriously ill from dehydration
• Foods at higher risk of contamination include shellfish (e.g. oysters)…

  Published 23 December 2020

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

Amendment 64

Amendment 64 [ pdf 267 kb] Amendment 64 contains amendments to the following Standards in theFood Standards Code: Volume 1

A16 - Processing Aids

Table of Contents 1.1A.5 - Transitional Standard for the Warning Statement for Condensed Milk, Modified Milk and Skim Milk1.1A.7 - Transitional Standard for Caffeine in Artificial Drinks (New Zealand only)1.2.3 - Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements and Declarations1.2.4 - Labelling of Ingredients1.2.8 - Nutrition Information Requirements1.3.1 - Food Additives1.3.2 - Vitamins and Minerals1.3.3 - Processing Aids1.4.2 - Maximum Residue Limits (Australia Only)1.5.1 - Novel Foods1.6.2 -…

Published 9 May 2013

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