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About food recalls
About food recalls A food recall is action taken by a food business to remove unsafe food from distribution, sale and consumption. All food businesses must be able to quickly remove food from the marketplace to protect public health and safety. FSANZ coordinates food recalls in Australia. In New Zealand, food recalls are coordinated by the Ministry for Primary Industries. FSANZ cannot order or force a recall because it has no enforcement powers. These powers rest with the jurisdictions. However most recalls are initiated by food businesses. Please note: the information below applies only within Australia. Find out about the latest food recalls All consumer level recalls are listed on our…
Published 19 September 2023
Proposal P242 DAR - Exec summary
Proposal P242 DAR - Exec summary 18 December 2002 DRAFT ASSESSMENT REPORT Full Report [ pdf 437 kb ] Executive Summary and Statement of Reasons This Draft Assessment Report reviews the issues involved in the regulation of foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), makes recommendations on a regulatory approach to FSMP and proposes the inclusion of draft Standard 2.9.5 - Foods for Special Medical Purposes (Attachment 1) in Part 2.9 of theFood Standards Code. Background FSMP are principally formulated food products, used under the supervision of medical or other health professionals, for the dietary management of individuals (including children) with either ongoing…
Published 23 March 2013
Thermometers and using them with potentially hazardous food
Thermometers and using them with potentially hazardous food Chapter 3 (Australia only) Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code NOTE: The Food Safety Standards do not apply in New Zealand. The provisions of the food standards treaty between Australia and New Zealand do not include food hygiene standards. Who needs a thermometer? If your food business stores, transports, prepares, cooks or sells potentially hazardous food, then you must have a thermometer so you can measure the temperature of this food. Potentially hazardous food includes food that contains meat, fish, dairy products and eggs. It also includes cooked rice and pasta. The thermometer must be kept at your food premises. If you have several premises, you will need a thermometer at each place. Why do I need a thermometer…
Published 11 February 2016
Call for comment on new processing aid
Call for comment on new processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already approved enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme (subtilisin) is derived from a GM strain of Bacillus licheniformis. 'This microorganism has a long history of safe use and is already approved as a source microorganism in the Food Standards Code. “If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in the production of potable alcohol. “We have undertaken a safety assessment and found that there are no health and safety concerns,' Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our call for comment page. Submissions closes at 6pm (Canberra time) 27 January 2021. What happens with my feedback? Submissions will be published to our website…
Published 3 December 2020
Call for comment on use of a nutritive substance in infant formula
Call for comment on use of a nutritive substance in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a nutritive substance in infant formula products. The substance, 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), is a type of human-identical milk oligosaccharide (HiMO) made using a genetically modified source organism. The application seeks approval to use the synthesised 3-FL in infant formula products. FSANZ has found it is chemically, structurally and functionally the same as the naturally occurring 3-FL found in human milk. 3-FL offers potential health benefits for infants including increasing beneficial gut bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium, and anti-pathogenic effects. Our safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns with the proposed use. While breastfeeding is…
Published 11 June 2025
Trust and confidence in the food system, dietary behaviours and values
Trust and confidence in the food system, dietary behaviours and values 2025 Key insights Farmers and producers are the most trusted part of the food system, with 83% of consumers saying they trust them. Seven in 10 people (70.3%) are confident that food sold in Australia and New Zealand is safe to eat. This confidence has remained steady since 2023. Among people who are aware of FSANZ, around 78% trust FSANZ. Trust levels have not changed since 2023. Cost of living continues to be the biggest factor influencing food choices, with 57% of consumers reporting it as a key influence. After taste and price, nutrition is the most important food value, rated as important by 75% of consumers. Most people (74%) say they make an effort…
Published 15 May 2025
2024-25 Annual Report released
2024-25 Annual Report released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report. The report showcases our work in ensuring a safe and trusted food supply in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the year was defined by significant regulatory and scientific progress driven by collaboration with stakeholders and Food Regulation System partners. ‘We finalised 20 applications and 7 proposals that advanced food standards and helped maintain trust in the safety of our food supply,’ Dr Cuthbert said. ‘Our work covered new and emerging areas of food regulation, including the first cell-cultured food approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand and updated definitions for…
Published 5 November 2025
Food allergens - information for consumers
Food allergens - information for consumers Food allergies can be life threatening. The only way to manage a food allergy is by avoiding the food allergen. If you suspect you or someone you care for has a food allergy, you should contact a doctor so you can be referred to a clinical immunology / allergy specialist or doctor with experience in food allergy for diagnosis and ongoing management. The Allergen Collaboration has agreed to a number of key messages for consumers in regard to food allergy. These are listed below. Key messages You should be referred to a clinical immunology / allergy specialist or doctor with experience in food allergy for accurate diagnosis and ongoing management Always check food labels for food allergens every time…
Published 23 June 2020
Monitoring the nutrients of our food
Monitoring the nutrients of our food FSANZ, together with some other groups, monitors nutrients in the Australian food supply to inform standards development and compile nutrient databases. We also monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe. Read more about monitoring the safety of the food supply. In New Zealand, Food Composition activities are undertaken by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited and the Ministry of Health (New Zealand). View the New Zealand Food Composition Database. Generating nutrient data at FSANZ The food supply in Australia is constantly changing and nutrient data for some foods can become outdated due to changes in product formulation, production…
Published 8 November 2023
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released the results from its 26th Australian Total Diet Study (ATDS) which looked at levels of persistent organic pollutants including dioxins, dioxin-like compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food. Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the results are good news for Australians, showing exposure to these chemicals through food is low and presents no safety concerns. “The 26th ATDS provides evidence to assure consumers they can continue to be confident that food sold in Australia is safe to eat. “We looked at 33 foods typical of the Australian diet, taking 600 samples across all Australian states and territories. “Our results show that while the selected chemicals are present in the environment, the levels are low and there…
Published 30 July 2021