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Stakeholder satisfaction survey
Stakeholder satisfaction survey The Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey provides an opportunity for stakeholders to share insights on our strengths and areas for improvement. Feedback is crucial in helping FSANZ enhance its stakeholder engagement and improve service delivery. Our stakeholders play a central role in our efforts to maintain a safe food supply and effective food standards. Your contribution is invaluable to our success. The 2025 survey is now closed. Keep an eye out on our Consultation Hub for future stakeholder engagement opportunities. Page last updated: 17 November 2025
Published 17 November 2025
Monitoring the nutrients of our food
Monitoring the nutrients of our food FSANZ, together with some other groups, monitors nutrients in the Australian food supply to inform standards development and compile nutrient databases. We also monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe. Read more about monitoring the safety of the food supply. In New Zealand, Food Composition activities are undertaken by The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited and the Ministry of Health (New Zealand). View the New Zealand Food Composition Database. Generating nutrient data at FSANZ The food supply in Australia is constantly changing and nutrient data for some foods can become outdated due to changes in product formulation, production…
Published 8 November 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
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
2030 Roadmap: setting direction for FSANZ proposals work
2030 Roadmap: setting direction for FSANZ proposals work Proposals to amend or develop food standards are a core part of our work. Through proposals, we ensure the Food Standards Code remains fit for purpose, providing strong food safety and public health protections while enabling industry innovation. We’ve just released our 2030 Roadmap for proposals work over the next 5 years, providing greater clarity and predictability for food regulation system stakeholders. Endorsed by food ministers, the Roadmap aligns with the Food Regulation System Strategic Plan 2025–28, balancing proposals effort across its 4 strategic outcomes of safe and suitable food, a healthy food supply, informed and empowered consumers, and thriving food economies. Work has already…
Published 1 April 2026
Call for comment on genetically modified banana application
Call for comment on genetically modified banana application Date: 25/09/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to permit food from a disease-resistant genetically modified (GM) banana. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said banana line QCAV-4 was genetically modified to provide resistance to the fungal disease Fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4) also known as Panama disease. “This is the first whole GM fruit assessed by FSANZ and, if approved, would also be a world-first approval for a GM banana," she said. Dr Cuthbert said safety assessments were a key part of the approval process for all GM foods. “The FSANZ assessment for the GM banana…
Published 26 September 2023
2024-25 Annual Report released
2024-25 Annual Report released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report. The report showcases our work in ensuring a safe and trusted food supply in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the year was defined by significant regulatory and scientific progress driven by collaboration with stakeholders and Food Regulation System partners. ‘We finalised 20 applications and 7 proposals that advanced food standards and helped maintain trust in the safety of our food supply,’ Dr Cuthbert said. ‘Our work covered new and emerging areas of food regulation, including the first cell-cultured food approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand and updated definitions for genetically modified…
Published 5 November 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
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
Call for comment on food made from a new type of genetically modified corn
Call for comment on food made from a new type of genetically modified corn 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) corn. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said corn line DP910521 was genetically modified to provide it with herbicide tolerance and protection from insect pests. “If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener," Dr Cuthbert said. She said safety assessments are a key part of the 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 toxic effects in…
Published 25 January 2024