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Second call for comment on review of infant formula standards

Second call for comment on review of infant formula standards 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.  The review assessed the current regulatory framework incorporating standards for safety, food technology, nutrient composition, labelling and product representation.  FSANZ 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 products is clear, reflects the latest scientific…

Published 26 April 2023

Welcome to 2026

Welcome to 2026 On behalf of all of us at Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), happy new year and a warm welcome to 2026. I am looking forward to productive and collaborative engagement with you, our valued partners and stakeholders across the food regulation system, as we work together to ensure the food Australians and New Zealanders enjoy is safe and trusted. This year, our focus is on progressing key standards work that supports informed consumer choice, protects public health and drives innovation. Several major pieces of work in these areas are moving toward key decision points, while others are in the early stages of development. Our work program dashboard provides an overview of our current projects and priorities. As always, these activities are…

Published 4 February 2026

Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd - Pacer Beer 375mlx6 (6 pack), 375mlx24 (carton)

Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd - Pacer Beer 375mlx6 (6 pack), 375mlx24 (carton) Product information Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of their 6 and 24 packs of Pacer Beer. The product has been available for sale at Fortitude Brewing Co. and Dan Murphys in QLD.  Date markings Best before 15/02/2024, 16/02/2024 Problem The recall is due to secondary fermentation. Food safety hazard  Food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not drink or open this product, and should dispose of it safely. Please contact Fortitude Brewing Company Pty Ltd for safe disposal instructions and to arrange for reimbursement. For further…

Published 18 May 2023

UPDATE 16.01.26 | Loophole Brewing Co - Pacific Ale 5 Litre Party Keg

UPDATE 16.01.26 | Loophole Brewing Co - Pacific Ale 5 Litre Party Keg Loophole Brewing Co P/L is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Costco in NSW, ACT, VIC & WA. All date markings up to and including Pkd 03/12/25 BB 03/12/26 Problem:  Secondary fermentation. Food safety hazard:  Food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. What to do:  Consumers should not drink or open this product, and should dispose of it safely. Please contact Loophole Brewing Co for safe disposal instructions and reimbursement. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information please contact:…

Published 8 January 2026

Pine nuts

Pine nuts Pine nuts, which are popular in both recipes and on their own, are seeds produced by several species of the genus Pinus, and have been used as food by indigenous cultures and contemporary societies. Food Standards Australia New Zealand has investigated consumer reports of a bitter, metallic taste resulting from eating pine nuts. This aftertaste is sometimes referred to by consumers as ‘pine mouth’ and can last for a number of days or weeks and can result from eating raw, cooked and processed pine nuts. However, apart from the unpleasant bitter aftertaste, there are no safety issues that can be identified at this time. For sufferers, the condition is apparently self-limiting (it resolves itself) and is relatively benign without any ongoing adverse effects. There has…

Published 3 November 2023

Call for comment on a processing aid for use in food

Call for comment on a processing aid for use in food Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the use of a processing aid for the production of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (sc-FOS) from sucrose.  The proposed use of immobilised fructosyltransferase from a non-genetically engineered strain of Aspergillus oryzae (A.oryzae) as a processing aid in food is technologically justified in the quantity and form proposed.  FSANZ's assessment found no safety concerns with using this enzyme from A. oryzae. Similar enzymes from other sources have a long history of safe use in food.  To have your say about this proposal, visit the FSANZ Consultation Hub.…

Published 8 November 2024

Call for comment on new food safety management standards

Call for comment on new food safety management standards Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking public comment on proposed new food safety management standards for food service and retail businesses.  Interim FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the proposed amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) were designed to strengthen food safety management practices and introduce nationally consistent, risk-proportionate standards to reduce rates of foodborne illness.  “The food services sector is vitally important to the Australian economy and our way of life,' Dr Cuthbert said.  “The majority of businesses do an excellent job in providing Australians with safe food, however our assessment of food safety management practices in the sector has found a need for strengthened standards to…

Published 14 February 2022

Call for comment on food made from a new GM soybean

Call for comment on food made from a new GM soybean Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new genetically modified (GM) soybean line. Soybean line MON94637 has been genetically modified to protect the plant from damage caused by lepidopteran insect pests. If approved, food products derived from this soybean, such as oil, milk, flour, meal and protein isolates, may enter the Australian and New Zealand food supply as imported items. Our safety assessment found no potential public health or safety concerns with food derived from this GM soybean. It is as safe as food from non-GM soybean varieties. Safety assessments are a key part of the approval process for all GM foods. To help people make informed choices, food made from this soybean would need to be labelled as '…

Published 7 January 2025

Proposal P1057 - Review of the kava standard

Proposal P1057 - Review of the kava standard Reaffirmation of variation (Approval report)  Approval report - 20 March 2023 (pdf 446 kb) Supporting document 3 - Labelling assessment (at approval) (pdf 220 kb) Public call for submissions 12-month review of the kava standard Call for submissions - 6 October 2022 (pdf 281 kb)

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  Published 21 March 2023

A1333 - Food derived from purple tomato lines containing event Del/Ros1-N

A1333 - Food derived from purple tomato lines containing event Del/Ros1-N On 20 January 2026, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code were gazetted to permit food derived from a genetically modified (GM) Purple Tomato. The GM Purple Tomato has been modified to naturally produce higher levels of blue pigments, called anthocyanins, as it ripens. This gives the tomato its purple skin and flesh. The modification also results in higher levels of chlorogenic acid, a naturally occurring compound found in many fruits and vegetables. These substances are commonly present in foods and are safe to eat. FSANZ’s safety…

Published 20 June 2025