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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
Food colours
Food colours (February 2019) 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.…
Published 14 May 2021
Voyager Estate Sparkling Red Grape Juice 300ml and Voyager Estate Sparkling White Grape Juice 300ml
Voyager Estate Sparkling Red Grape Juice 300ml and Voyager Estate Sparkling White Grape Juice 300ml Date published: 29/09/2023 Update published: 6/10/2023 Product information Voyager Estate is conducting a recall of Voyager Estate Sparkling Red Grape Juice 300ml and Voyager Estate Sparkling White Grape Juice 300ml. The product has been available for sale at Voyager Estate in WA and online nationally. Date markings Best Before: Oct 2024 Problem The recall is due to unintended fermentation in bottle causing over pressurising and failure of the cap seal. Food safety hazard Food products containing excess carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not drink or…
Published 29 September 2023
UPDATED 22.02.25 | Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd - Salted Grapefruit by Strangelove 180ml, 540ml
UPDATED 22.02.25 | Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd - Salted Grapefruit by Strangelove 180ml, 540ml Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale in Coles, Woolworths, Independent retailers, Dan Murphys, BWS, First Choice, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA, NT, and WA. These products were also available online. Date marking:
- Best Before: (180ml) 23/05/2026, 31/07/2026
- Best Before: (540ml) 05/01/2026, 09/02/2026, 19/03/2026, 04/05/2026, 29/05/2026
Published 22 February 2025
Call for comment on food made from a genetically modified wheat
Call for comment on food made from a genetically modified wheat Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified (GM) wheat. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit food derived from wheat line IND-00412-7 which has been genetically modified to provide drought and herbicide tolerance. “If approved, food made from this type of GM wheat could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in products including flour, bread, pasta and biscuits.' Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no potential public health and safety concerns with this variety of GM wheat. It is as safe as non-GM wheat varieties.' A safety assessment forms part of the approval process for all GM applications.…
Published 12 October 2022
Report on survey of cyanogenic glycosides in plant-based foods
Report on survey of cyanogenic glycosides in plant-based foods (17 April 2014) Cyanogenic glycosides, found in a range of plant-based foods, can pose potential risks to consumers. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ MPI) coordinated a survey of foods containing cyanogenic glycosides between 2010-13 in consultation with Australian states and territories. Key findings Almost 300 samples of plant-based foods were collected and analysed. The survey identified that cyanogenic glycosides (measured as hydrocyanic acid or HCN) are present in a wide range of Australian and New Zealand plant-based foods at levels consistent with or lower than those reported in the scientific literature. Raw apricot kernels with skin contained HCN…
Published 18 April 2014
Folic acid fortification
Folic acid fortification Australian and New Zealand millers are required to add folic acid (a form of the B vitamin folate) to wheat flour for bread-making purposes. Folate, which occurs naturally in foods like green leafy vegetables, is necessary for healthy growth and development. Folic acid is particularly important to the healthy development of babies in early pregnancy. A baby’s growth is the most rapid in the first weeks of life, often before a woman is aware she is pregnant. The neural tube closes and fuses very early in pregnancy. If it doesn’t close, the result is a neural tube defect (NTD) such as spina bifida. Folic acid taken at recommended levels for at least one month before and three months after conception can prevent most NTDs. FSANZ has prepared…
Published 12 May 2020
Plain English Allergen Labelling: One year of clearer, safer food labels
Plain English Allergen Labelling: One year of clearer, safer food labels This time last year Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements became mandatory across Australia and New Zealand. These changes, developed under Proposal P1044, transformed how allergens are declared on food labels, making them easier to identify and understand for millions of consumers. FSANZ approved the new requirements in 2021 after extensive consultation and evidence gathering. The goal was to clearly declare allergens using simple, consistent terms in a standardised format. Businesses had three years to transition and since 25 February 2024, food labels have had to comply with the PEAL requirements. Thousands…
Published 5 March 2025
Call for comment on food made from a new genetically modified canola
Call for comment on food made from a new genetically modified canola Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow food from a new genetically modified (GM) canola. The application seeks approval to permit food derived from canola line LBFLFK which has been genetically modified to produce omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) and for tolerance to imidazolinone herbicides. If approved, the canola could be imported into Australia and New Zealand as refined oil or as an ingredient within a food. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the oil could be used as an ingredient in food products to provide an alternative source of dietary omega-3 LC-PUFAs, which are not found in measurable levels in non-GM canola. “Our safety assessment found no potential…
Published 20 June 2022
Bacteria, viruses and toxins that cause foodborne illness
Bacteria, viruses and toxins that cause foodborne illness FSANZ tools and resources Products that are exempt from allergen labelling requirements Food businesses have three years to update their labels to meet the new requirements. You can expect to see changes fully introduced by February 2024. Food labels must clearly show any ingredients that may be allergens, to protect consumers from allergic reaction. On this page