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Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw

Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on its assessment of standards for infant formula products. FSANZ has reviewed infant formula standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) through Proposal P1028 - Infant formula. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review covers infant formula (for use from newborn), follow-on formula (for use from six to 12 months of age) and infant formula for special dietary use. “Our review aims to ensure regulation of infant formula is clear, reflects the latest scientific evidence and aligns with international standards,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Although breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed a baby, a safe and nutritious substitute for breast milk is needed for babies who are not…

Published 29 April 2022

Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw

Published 29 April 2022

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 30 September 2025

East West Foods Poppy Seeds

East West Foods Poppy Seeds Product information East West Foods Wholesale Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Poppy Seeds 1kg. The product has been available for sale at Whole + Some Shop in Adelaide SA & Indian Spice Bazaar in Woodville Gardens SA. Date markings Best Before 22/07/24 Problem The recall is due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply. Food safety hazard Food products containing thebaine may cause illness if consumed. Severe poisoning soon after ingestion has occurred in some people who have consumed large amounts of poppy seeds. Country of origin Australia What to do consumers should not eat these products and should return to the place of purchase for a full refund and safe disposal. Any consumers…

Published 15 November 2022

Call for comment on a new type of food additive

Call for comment on a new type of food additive Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an Application to allow a new type of additive under the Food Standards Code. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the additive is sourced from a particular type of mushroom called 'sweet osmanthus ear', if approved, it would be used to preserve non-alcoholic drinks. “Extracts from the mushroom (known as jelly mushroom glycolipids) are used to protect food from common yeasts, moulds and bacteria that may grow over time. “We carried out a safety assessment and found it is safe for use based on the proposed maximum permitted levels the Application calls for. “To help people make informed choices about their food, mandatory labelling requirements apply and this food additive will need to be declared on the ingredients list,” Mr Booth said. To…

Published 6 August 2020

Preventing spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases

Preventing spread of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases The Food Standards Code requires food businesses to take all practicable steps to prevent contamination of their food service or processing environment. The best ways to prevent the spread of contagious diseases such as COVID-19 or foodborne illnesses are for everyone to maintain effective hygiene practices. Effective hygiene Maintaining effective hygiene includes:

regular handwashing
cleaning and sanitising facilities and equipment
maintaining strict requirements around worker health and hygiene.

Everyone in the community has an obligation to stay home while they have any symptoms such as fever or coughing. Businesses have the right to refuse service and insist that anyone with these symptoms leaves…

Published 30 September 2025

FSANZ Corporate Plan released

FSANZ Corporate Plan released FSANZ has released its 2025–26 Corporate Plan, outlining the agency’s strategic direction and priorities for the 2025–29 period. The plan aligns FSANZ’s work with the new strategic outcomes set out in the Food Regulation Strategic Plan 2025–28, highlighting our role in protecting public health and ensuring safe and suitable food. It also reinforces FSANZ’s commitment to work collaboratively across the bi-national food regulation system and with stakeholders to achieve our vision – World-leading standards, safe food for life. For…

Published 10 September 2025

Herbicides in GM foods

Herbicides in GM foods (August 2019) Farmers use herbicides to reduce weeds in their crops. Herbicides, together with herbicide tolerant crops, allow farmers to selectively destroy weeds without damaging the main crop. Genes for herbicide tolerance can be introduced into crops using either conventional plant breeding or gene technology. Conventionally bred herbicide-tolerant crops are grown in both Australia and New Zealand, and genetically modified (GM) herbicide-tolerant crops are also grown in Australia. No GM crops are currently grown commercially in New Zealand. Examples of conventional (non-GM) herbicide tolerant crops include triazine-tolerant and imidazolinone-tolerant canola and imidazolinone-tolerant wheat. Herbicide-tolerant GM cotton and canola, licensed for growing in Australia…

Published 16 March 2021

Limits for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods

Limits for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods There are mandatory limits for Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. These limits are set out in Standard 1.6.1 and Schedule 27 of the Code. The limits apply based on whether growth of L. monocytogenes will or will not occur in the RTE food:

for RTE foods in which growth of L. monocytogenes will not occur, the limit is less than 100cfu/g.
for RTE foods in which growth of L. monocytogenes will occur, L. monocytogenes must be undetectable in 25g.

Published 30 September 2025

Media statement on aspartame

Media statement on aspartame The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for aspartame following two scientific reviews of the artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) monograph and Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee for Food Additives (JECFA) summary assessment of aspartame were released today (Friday 14 July 2023). Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the JECFA assessment found the current ADI for aspartame in food and beverages was appropriate. “This is good news for consumers in Australia and New Zealand who can be assured our food standards for aspartame align with international benchmarks,” Dr Cuthbert said. “The JECFA conclusion is in line with numerous international studies which have found aspartame to be safe at current permitted levels of use with…

Published 24 July 2023