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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
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
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 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
Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an enzyme processing aid phospholipase A1 to be produced from a new genetically modified (GM) Asperigillus oryzae. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the enzyme phospholipase A1 has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from a different strain of Aspergillus oryzae. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no health or safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers,' Dr Cuthbert said. “If approved, this processing aid will be permitted for use as a processing aid in bakery products.' Guidance on how to make a submission is provided on the call for comment page …
Published 18 May 2022
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
Call for comment on an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an existing enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new source in the Food Standards Code. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the applicant is seeking approval to produce the enzyme - beta-amylase, from soybeans. “If approved, the processing aid will be used in the production of maltose syrup (a type of sweetener that is added to food). “After undertaking a risk assessment, we found no safety concerns from using this new source of beta-amylase which has a long history of safe use. “As this processing aid will be used at low levels, we found it is either not present in the final food or present in insignificant quantities,” Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our…
Published 27 October 2020
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released the results from its 26th Australian Total Diet Study (ATDS) which looked at levels of persistent organic pollutants including dioxins, dioxin-like compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food. Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the results are good news for Australians, showing exposure to these chemicals through food is low and presents no safety concerns. “The 26th ATDS provides evidence to assure consumers they can continue to be confident that food sold in Australia is safe to eat. “We looked at 33 foods typical of the Australian diet, taking 600 samples across all Australian states and territories. “Our results show that while the selected chemicals are present in the environment, the levels are low and there…
Published 30 July 2021