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Reports on the use of nanotechnology in food additives and packaging
Reports on the use of nanotechnology in food additives and packaging (June 2016) 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…
Published 14 June 2016
Pregnancy and healthy eating
Pregnancy and healthy eating A healthy diet is important for pregnant women and their developing baby. It's best to start eating well before you become pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant already, don't worry—start following advice as soon as you can. During pregnancy, more of certain nutrients, such as iron, iodine and folic acid are needed, but only a small amount of extra kilojoules. Normal weight gain over the course of a pregnancy is around 11.5–16.0 kg for women who are a healthy pre-conception weight. What to eat It is important to choose a wide variety of nutritious foods. Lots of well-washed fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals Dark green leafy vegetables naturally contain iron and…
Published 3 November 2023
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…
Published 20 October 2023
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
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.
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Published 20 October 2023
Table of food additive permissions in the US and Europe
Table of food additive permissions in the US and Europe (December 2012) 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…
Published 22 March 2013
Call for comment on food made from a new GM sugar beet line
Call for comment on food made from a new GM sugar beet line 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) sugar beet. Sugar beet line KWS20-1 has been genetically modified to provide herbicide tolerance. If approved, food products derived from this sugar beet, including refined sugar or molasses, may enter the Australian and New Zealand food supply. Our safety assessment found no potential public health and safety concerns with food derived from this GM sugar beet. It is as safe as food from non-GM sugar beet 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 sugar beet would need to be labelled as '…
Published 16 September 2024
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
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 3 December 2020
Components (template)
Components (template) 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