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Weather events

Weather events Grower and primary processors need to make sure produce that might have been damaged or contaminated from weather events is disposed of or treated so it is safe to eat. What are weather events? Weather events include drought, dust storms, floods, strong winds and hail storms, which can all contaminate produce. What are the requirements? Primary producers and primary processors of leafy vegetables and melons must take appropriate action to ensure that produce affected by a weather event is not unacceptable and is safe to eat. This means you need to understand the food safety risks, and what to do with your produce after these events, to prevent unsafe produce entering the food supply. These requirements are under primary production and processing standards for…

Published 1 October 2025

Call for comment on food made from a GM potato

Call for comment on food made from a GM potato Published Date: 18/07/2024 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified (GM) potato. Potato line BG25 has been genetically modified to have disease-resistance to late blight and Potato Virus Y, as well as low-reducing sugars and reduced browning. If approved, food made from this type of GM potato could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of potato starch, potato flour or pre-cooked potato chips. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said safety assessments are a key part of the FSANZ approval process for all GM foods. “Our safety assessment considered the specific genetic modification process, the nutrient content compared to a non-GM food of its type, and any potential allergic or…

Published 18 July 2024

FSANZ Board update

FSANZ Board update The FSANZ Board welcomes its newest member, Professor Anna Rangan. Professor Rangan is a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney and Program Director of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. She brings more than 25 years’ experience in assessing and monitoring food and nutrient intake, leading population nutrition surveys and applying dietary methodology and interventions. Professor Rangan has an extensive record of publications across nutrition, public health and clinical research and her appointment adds practical insight and specialist knowledge to the Board, supporting its role in governing science-based decisions and contributing to a safe and trusted food system for Australia and New Zealand. Learn more Page last updated: 4…

Published 4 February 2026

Food safety requirements for horticulture: berries, leafy vegetables and melons​

Food safety requirements for horticulture: berries, leafy vegetables and melons​ If you grow or process berries, leafy vegetables or melons, you may be subject to new food safety standards. Who are the new standards for? A primary horticulture producer is a business that grows and/or harvests berries, leafy vegetables or melons. A primary horticulture processor is a business that does early-stage processing of berries, leafy vegetables or melons. This includes, but is not limited to: washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining and packing, and transporting berries, leafy vegetables or melons between pack houses. Why have food safety standards been introduced for berry, leafy vegetable and melon production? Fresh…

Published 1 October 2025

Food safety requirements for leafy vegetable growers and primary processors

Food safety requirements for leafy vegetable growers and primary processors Leafy vegetable growers and primary processors 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 leafy vegetables.

  • A primary producer is a business that grows and/or harvests leafy vegetables.
  • A primary processor is a business that does any of the following: washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining and packing leafy vegetables, and transporting leafy vegetables between pack houses.
What are the requirements? The requirements of Standard 4.2.8 include:
  • an…

    Published 1 October 2025

Information for charities and community organisations

Information for charities and community organisations On this page

Fundraising Charities and community organisations play an important role in our community, and fundraising events are a major contribution to the work of the community. But no one wants people to get sick from the food they eat at these events. In Australia, the food laws place many responsibilities on the proprietor of a food business. These include requirements for handling, storing, processing, transporting and displaying food, as well as the equipment and premises you use. If you are the organiser of an event or an official of a charity or…

Published 1 October 2025

Additives

Additives Food additives play an important part in our food supply ensuring our food is safe and meets the needs of consumers. How to find out about a food additive If you want to know more about a food additive look at the ingredient list on the food label for the additive's function and name or number, e.g. acidity regulator (260). You can use this information to gain a better understanding of what is in the food you eat. The lists below can help you identify food additives as you shop.

Consumers and Allergen Labelling

Consumers and Allergen Labelling (March 2021) This report reviews and summarises the existing literature on consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours relating to allergen declarations and precautionary allergen or advisory labelling (PAL). Allergen declarations refers to required information on food packaging where certain allergens are present (e.g. in the ingredient list and/or a 'contains' statement), while PAL and advisory labelling refers to statements that indicate the possible presence of allergens as a consequence of allergen cross-contact. The review looked at 37 studies which were published between January 2000 and August 2020 for allergen declarations and January 2000 and November 2019 for PAL. The genesis of this report was a face-to-face workshop of the International Social science Liaison Group (ISSLG) hosted by…

Published 9 March 2021

Call for comment on a GM purple tomato

Call for comment on a GM purple tomato Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from genetically modified (GM) tomato lines.  The GM Purple Tomato has been modified to contain the Del and Ros1-N genes from the snapdragon plant (Antirrhinum majus), which enable it to produce natural blue pigments (anthocyanins) as it ripens, resulting in both purple skin and flesh. If approved, the GM Purple Tomato will be sold fresh, as a whole tomato, or used as an ingredient in processed food products such as sun-dried tomatoes or pastes. Our safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns with food derived from purple tomato lines containing event Del/Ros1-N. It is as safe as food from conventional tomato varieties. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert…

Published 30 July 2025

Science and data

Science and data FSANZ uses the best available scientific evidence to inform our work. Our regulatory science expertise and internationally-aligned risk assessment and management approaches are the foundation of our world-leading standards development, food surveillance and food safety response services.     Title Guidance and resources Card Monitoring the safety of our food supply FSANZ and partner agencies monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe and foods comply with standards for contaminants and…