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Food safety requirements for berry growers and primary processors
Food safety requirements for berry growers and primary processors If you are a berry grower or primary processor, you may be subject to new food safety standards. Who needs to meet the requirements? The requirements will apply to all primary producers and primary processors of berries: A primary producer is a business that grows and/or harvests berries. A primary processor is a business that does any of the following: washing, trimming, sanitising, sorting, storing, combining and packing berries, and transporting berries between pack houses. What are the requirements? The requirements of Standard 4.2.7 include: notifying authorities of the business’s name, contact details and activities with berries traceability: being…
Published 1 October 2025
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…
Published 18 April 2014
Table of food additive permissions in the US and Europe
Table of food additive permissions in the US and Europe The table below provides information on the most often cited examples of additives banned in the United States or Europe. All the food additives listed in the tables below have been allocated a codex Alimentarius food additive name and number (INS stands for International Numbering System) as listed in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. In cases where manufacturers have never sought permission to use an additive this is noted as “no permission sought”. Colours INS Number Name (Food Standards Code) US name US permission1 EU permission2 102 Tartrazine FD+C Yellow No 5 CFR §74.705 Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 104 Quinoline yellow FCF D+C Yellow No 10 X food Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 110 Sunset yellow FD+C Yellow No…
Published 22 March 2013
Exotic Bazaar- Persian Love Cake Baking Kit- Original and Gluten Free 420g
Exotic Bazaar- Persian Love Cake Baking Kit- Original and Gluten Free 420g Exotic Bazaar is conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale at their online store nationally. Date Marking: Best Before July 2024 Problem: The recall is due to Mould growth found in the 15ml rosewater bottle. Food safety hazard: microbial contamination (mould) What to do: Consumers should not drink or open this product and should dispose of it safely. Please contact Exotic Bazaar for safe disposal instructions and reimbursement. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information: Exotic Bazaar hello@exoticbazaar…
Published 12 January 2024
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)…
Published 21 March 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: Loophole…
Published 8 January 2026
Call for comment on new source of human identical milk oligosaccharide in infant formula products
Call for comment on new source of human identical milk oligosaccharide in infant formula products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new genetically modified source organism for the production of a human identical milk oligosaccharide used in infant formula products. 2′-fucosyllactose (2ʹ-FL) is a non-digestible carbohydrate that naturally occurs in human milk. It is used as a nutritive substance in infant formula products at levels consistent with those found in human milk. FSANZ's safety assessment concluded there were no public health and safety concerns associated with the applicant’s 2′-FL. The 2′-FL is chemically and structurally identical to the naturally occurring substance present in human milk and other 2′-FL…
Published 26 November 2024
Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn MON95379
Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn MON95379 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) corn. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said corn line MON95379 was genetically modified to protect it from insect pests. “If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no potential public health and safety concerns with this variety of GM corn. It is as safe as non-GM corn varieties.' A safety assessment is a critical part of the approval process for all GM applications. The safety assessment considers the specific genetic modification process,…
Published 16 September 2021
Reports on the use of nanotechnology in food additives and packaging
Reports on the use of nanotechnology in food additives and packaging In 2015 an expert toxicologist prepared two reports for FSANZ on the potential use of nanotechnologies in existing food additives and food packaging. The reports were then peer reviewed by an expert pharmacologist and toxicologist to evaluate whether the conclusions for each of the reports were supported by the weight of evidence in scientific literature. The peer review agreed with the overall conclusions of the reports. Scope of the work The consultant was asked to review publically available scientific literature on whether there is reasonable evidence of health risks associated with oral ingestion of titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide and silver in food. …
Published 14 June 2016
White Lies Brewing Company - Hazy Craze Sessions, 500mL
White Lies Brewing Company - Hazy Craze Sessions, 500mL White Lies Brewing Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at First Choice Liquor and Sumner and Seventeen Mile Rocks taprooms in QLD. Date Marking: Best Before: 01022025 Problem: The recall is due to 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 White Lies Brewing Company for safe disposal instructions and reimbursement. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further…
Published 1 June 2024