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Agents of Foodborne Illness

Agents of Foodborne Illness   Agents of Foodborne Illness is a technical series for the food industry, food safety consultants and food regulators. It contains information about pathogens that cause foodborne illness including:

  • growth and survival characteristics
  • symptoms of disease
  • virulence factors
  • epidemiological data including a summary of large, well-document outbreaks
  • occurrence in food
  • susceptible populations
  • dose-response relationship.
The technical series considers bacteria and viruses, parasites and infectious prions. It is not intended as a comprehensive reference source. Each document also contains a list of recommended reading, such as the US Food and Drug Administration's…

Published 30 September 2025

A1314 - Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins

A1314 - Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins On 13 August 2025, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) were gazetted to permit food to be served when pet cats and dogs are present in an aircraft cabin. The application, submitted by Virgin Australia Pty Ltd, sought approval to allow airline businesses operating in Australia to continue serving food to customers as part of in-flight service when pet cats and dogs are onboard. We assessed the microbiological food safety risks and found that, with appropriate risk management controls in place, the…

Published 3 July 2025

Business guidance

Business guidance Like food businesses, FSANZ is invested in safe food. The standards we develop support food businesses to produce, sell, serve and import safe food, access new markets and meet consumer needs. Our information, resources and tools can help food businesses understand food standards and regulation. Title Guidance Card Labelling Information on general labelling requirements relevant to all foods as well as specific requirements that apply to certain food.…

Careers

Careers Make food safety your business by joining FSANZ. Our essential work means people in Australia and New Zealand can be confident the food they buy is safe to eat. #7EC4C0 Working at FSANZ FSANZ is a unique trans-Tasman agency dedicated to protecting public health and safety and a safe food supply in Australia and New Zealand. …

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Governance

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…

Published 22 March 2013

Strengthening egg safety standards

Strengthening egg safety standards Eggs are a staple in many households, valued as a versatile source of protein and other essential nutrients. Following approval by the FSANZ Board, Australian food ministers are now considering Proposal P1060 to update national standards for egg production and processing, designed to ensure eggs continue to be a safe and trusted food choice. The changes to egg standards aim to further reduce the risk of Salmonella, including Salmonella Enteritidis (SE), in the egg supply. The updated requirements include:

  • environmental monitoring of poultry houses for SE to support early detection on farms
  • improved traceability to help quickly identify and manage foodborne illness incidents
  • stronger temperature controls during storage and transport to minimise the risk of bacteria growth.
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Published 1 October 2025

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

About food recalls

About food recalls A food recall is action taken by a food business to remove unsafe food from distribution, sale and consumption. All food businesses must be able to quickly remove food from the marketplace to protect public health and safety. FSANZ coordinates food recalls in Australia. In New Zealand, food recalls are coordinated by the Ministry for Primary Industries. FSANZ cannot order or force a recall because it has no enforcement powers. These powers rest with the jurisdictions. However most recalls are initiated by food businesses. Please note: the information below applies only within Australia. Find out about the latest food recalls All consumer level recalls are…

Published 19 September 2023

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