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Call for comment on a new source of 2′-FL in infant formula products
Call for comment on a new source of 2′-FL in infant formula products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) produced from a new genetically modified (GM) source organism for use as a nutritive substance in infant formula products. 2ʹ-FL is a non-digestible carbohydrate that naturally occurs in human milk. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) permits 2ʹ-FL to be used as an optional nutritive substance in infant formula products. Evidence shows it can support infant growth and development by helping to protect against harmful bacteria and promoting beneficial gut microorganisms similar to those of breastfed infants. The Code already permits 2′-FL from several GM sources for use in infant formula products. This application seeks to extend…
Published 15 January 2026
FSANZ releases findings from national survey of antimicrobial resistance in raw retail meats
FSANZ releases findings from national survey of antimicrobial resistance in raw retail meats A national survey of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australian raw retail meats has found bacterial resistance to antibiotics of high importance to human health remains low overall. The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) survey tested more than 4,000 retail beef, pork and chicken samples collected from all Australian states and territories for AMR. AMR occurs when bacteria that can make people sick stop responding to antibiotics used to treat them. It is one of the world’s biggest health challenges. The survey, the largest of its kind since 2008, found around two thirds of bacteria isolated from the raw meat samples weren’t resistant to any of the antibiotics tested,…
Published 6 February 2026
Response to Heinemann et al on the regulation of GM crops and foods developed using gene silencing
Response to Heinemann et al on the regulation of GM crops and foods developed using gene silencing (May 2013) Key points A recent scientific article (Heinemann et al, 2013) claims that small double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) generated in GM plants as a result of using gene silencing techniques can create biosafety risks that are not being adequately assessed by regulators such as Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). They suggest changes to the safety assessment process to address their concerns. FSANZ has carefully examined the arguments put forward in the article, and has thoroughly researched the scientific literature on gene silencing. The weight of scientific evidence published to date does not support the…
Published 16 January 2014
Consumer confidence in food safety and labelling remains strong
Consumer confidence in food safety and labelling remains strong Consumers continue to report strong and steady confidence in the safety of food sold in Australia and New Zealand, according to findings from the 2025 Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT). Around 70% of consumers feel confident that food sold in Australia and New Zealand is safe to eat, a result that has remained consistent since 2023. Among those aware of FSANZ, trust in the agency remains high at about 78%. The results also show increasing confidence in food labelling. Since 2024, trust in and perceived importance of most labelling elements has increased, alongside greater confidence in interpreting label information. Around 80% of respondents report confidence in using…
Published 13 May 2026
Response to Pinget et al 2019 study on nanoparticles in food
Response to Pinget et al 2019 study on nanoparticles in food In May 2019 a study was released linking titanium dioxide particles with inflammatory bowel diseases and bowel cancer. FSANZ has reviewed the study and determined it does not change our previous assessment of titanum dioxide. The study's limitations mean that no conclusion can be drawn from it about titanium dioxide and inflammatory bowel diseases and bowel cancer. The reasons for our conclusion are set out below. TiO2 has been tested in long-term carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice, in which TiO2 was fed in the diet at concentrations sufficient to cause white faeces. These studies found no evidence of inflammatory changes or induction of tumours. The International Agency for Research on Cancer…
Published 19 June 2019
Call for comment on a new source of human-identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula products
Call for comment on a new source of human-identical milk oligosaccharides in infant formula products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit human-identical milk oligosaccharides (HiMO) produced from new genetically modified (GM) source organisms for use as nutritive substances in infant formula products at new maximum amounts. HiMO are non-digestible carbohydrates that naturally occur in human milk. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) permits HiMO to be used as optional nutritive substances in infant formula products. Evidence shows they can support infant growth and development by helping protect against harmful bacteria, supporting immune function and promoting the development of beneficial gut microorganisms similar to those of…
Published 23 January 2026
StrangeLove Beverage Company Salted Grapefruit Soft Drink 540ml
StrangeLove Beverage Company Salted Grapefruit Soft Drink 540ml Strangelove Beverage Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale nationally in Woolworths, in NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC in Dan Murphys and in VIC in Coles. The product has also been sale by the independent Retailers in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA and NT. Date Marking: Best Before 09/08/2025 Problem: The recall is due to unintended fermentation resulting in the presence of alcohol and increased carbonation which may result in bottle breakage or popping caps. Food Safety Hazard: Consumption of this product may cause illness/injury. What to do: Consumers should safely dispose of the product and send…
Published 11 May 2024
A475 IAR Exec Summary
A475 IAR Exec Summary 9 October 2002 INITIAL ASSESSMENT REPORT Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food
A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food On 18 June 2025, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) were gazetted to permit the use of cell-cultured quail as a food. The application from Vow Group Pty Ltd sought approval to use cultured quail cells in combination with other ingredients to make products such as logs, rolls and patties. The application was assessed under FSANZ’s major procedure and included two rounds of public consultation. Our assessment concluded that the product is safe for human consumption and presents no toxicological, nutritional or allergenic concerns. The quail cell line was found to be genetically stable,…
Published 18 June 2025
A475 Exec SummaryDAR
A475 Exec SummaryDAR 08/03 19 March 2003 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013