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Food from cloned animals

Food from cloned animals Animal cloning is a type of reproductive technology. It creates an animal that is an exact genetic copy of another animal. The commercial use of cloned animals in agriculture has so far mainly been confined to the meat and dairy industries. The most common cloning method involves removing the genetic material from an unfertilised egg and replacing it with the complete genetic material from the animal to be cloned (the donor animal). The egg is then implanted into a surrogate mother who gives birth to an animal that is a clone of the donor animal. The cloned animal is then bred with other animals to pass on its desirable characteristics. Cloning is different to genetic modification. Genetic modification involves adding, taking away, or modifying genes. Cloning does not introduce any…

Published 8 September 2021

Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods

Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods (March 2018)   The Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods investigated the levels of seven plasticisers which may be used in food packaging materials. The following plasticisers were inspected in broad range of Australian foods:

  • di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
  • diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
  • butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
  • dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
  • diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
  • the adipate plasticiser; di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA)
  • the citrate plasticiser; acetyltributylcitrate (ATBC).
These substances have been associated with plastic, paper and cardboard food packaging as well as food grade adhesives and sealants. The survey looked at 65 different packaged foods and beverages that represent…

Published 15 March 2018

Animals

Animals If you're a food business, assistance animals must be allowed in areas open to customers. It's up to you to decide if you let pet dogs in outdoor dining areas and under what circumstances. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, only certain animals are allowed in food premises:

  • assistance animals must be allowed in customer accessed areas
  • pet dogs may be allowed in outdoor dining areas
  • live animals (except for seafood, other fish and shellfish) are not permitted in areas where food is handled
  • contained cats and dogs may be permitted in aircraft cabins where food is served.
Businesses must maintain high standards of food safety and…

Published 30 September 2025

Controlling pests

Controlling pests If you're a food business, it's important that you keep food safe and protected from pests and the harmful microorganisms they can carry. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, your business must do everything it reasonably can to prevent pest problems. This means:

  • pests are stopped from entering or living in your food premises
  • pests are eradicated from your premises and vehicles used to transport food.
Reduce your risk Use a good pest management plan that covers:
  • the types of pests and treatments to be used
  • areas that need inspection and treatment (e.g. behind appliances and equipment, inside wall cavities and cupboards,…

    Published 30 September 2025

Cleaning and sanitising

Cleaning and sanitising In a food business, cleaning and sanitising are important ways to prevent harmful microorganisms or other things contaminating food and making it unsafe to eat. What are the requirements? Under Standard 3.2.2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements, food businesses need to keep their premises, fixtures, fittings, equipment and food transport vehicles clean and sanitary. This means:

  • things like food scraps, garbage, dirt, grease etc should not be left to accumulate
  • utensils and surfaces that come in contact with food should be clean and sanitary.
If you are a food service business handling unpackaged, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food, you may need to…

Published 30 September 2025

Palm oil

Palm oil What is palm oil? Palm oil is a vegetable fat obtained from the fruit of the African oil palm tree. Palm oil contains a high proportion of saturated fat. This is unusual as most vegetable fats do not contain high proportions of saturated fats; however there are exceptions such as palm oil and coconut oil. The Dietary Guidelines for Australians and the New Zealand Food and Nutrition Guidelines, recommend that we limit our intake of saturated fats. What are the current regulations for labelling palm oil? There have been calls for palm oil to be identified in the ingredient list due…

Published 3 November 2023

3-MCPD & glycidol in oil and infant formula

3-MCPD & glycidol in oil and infant formula (March 2020) Snap-shot survey of processing contaminants in oil and infant formula New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), with input from FSANZ, did a snap-shot survey of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) & glycidol in vegetable oils and infant formula. These contaminants are formed during oil processing. Infant formula was selected as it is a special purpose food for infants that can contain vegetable oil as an ingredient, and which is closely monitored by FSANZ for safety. What did the NZFS survey test? In total, 100 oil and infant formula products were tested (44 oil products and 56 infant formula products). Half the products were sourced in Australia. What did the survey find? Levels of 3-MCPD esters and glycidyl esters were found to be generally consistent with, or lower…

Published 7 March 2020

Patties Food Group - On The Menu various Entree Frozen Meals 260g

Patties Food Group - On The Menu various Entree Frozen Meals 260g Patties Food Group is conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale at Coles, Woolworths, independent retailers including IGA and No Waste Australia nationally. Date Markings: On the Menu Entrée 3 Cheese Macaroni (260g) - Best before date: 27/03/26 & 14/03/26On The Menu Entrée Beef Lasagne (260g) - Best before date: 12/03/26 & 20/03/26On The Menu Entrée Spaghetti & Meatballs (260g) - Best before date: 19/03/26 Problem:  The recall is due to an error on the packaging, oven cooking instructions are not compatible with product tray. Food Safety Hazard: Tray may melt if oven cooking instructions are followed. What to do:…

Published 4 April 2024

Food colours

Food colours Food colours are either produced naturally or derived synthetically. Like all food additives, colours must undergo a safety assessment by FSANZ before they can be used in food or drinks sold in Australia or New Zealand. This process sets a safety limit for food additives to try and ensure no one would eat an unsafe level, even if they ate a large amount of foods containing the colour over a lifetime. The food colours currently approved have been used safely for decades and FSANZ reviews all new evidence about the safety of food colours. Surveys undertaken by FSANZ have found that Australian children consume low levels of food colours. Food intolerance Some people notice a reaction to either natural or synthetic additives. Reported reactions…

Published 14 May 2021

Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs

Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs ​Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs A food safety program is a written document indicating how a food business will control the food safety hazards associated with the food handling activities of the business. Only certain high risk food businesses are required to have food safety programs: