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Regulatory nutrient reference values
Regulatory nutrient reference values Nutrient reference values (NRVs) indicate the daily amount of nutrients (energy, macro-nutrients, vitamins, minerals) required for good health, as well as an upper safe level of nutrient intake. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the New Zealand Ministry of Health released a comprehensive set of NRVs for Australia and New Zealand in 2006. A further update of reference values for sodium and fluoride was published in 2017. The 2006 NRVs replaced the previous Recommended Dietary Intakes for Use in Australia (RDIs) which were published in 1991 and adopted by New Zealand. These RDIs together with other government recommendations, and certain United States ESADDIs (Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intakes) (1989) are currently…
Published 1 March 2022
Infant formula products
Infant formula products Infant formula products are breast milk substitutes that are formulated to provide infants with optimal nutrition for growth and development. Although breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed infants, a safe and nutritious substitute for breast milk is needed for infants who are not breastfed. Infant formula products are the only safe and suitable alternative to breast milk. Infant formula products include infant formula (for use from birth), follow-on formula (for use from 6 – 12 months) and special medical purpose products for infants (for use under medical supervision). Use Infant formula is formulated for healthy infants for use as the sole source of nutrition from birth. Follow-on…
Published 4 September 2024
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
P93 Infant Formula SOR
P93 Infant Formula SOR Supplementary Final Assessment - (Inquiry - s .24) Supplementary Report [ PDF format 117 kb ] PROPOSAL P93 - FOR RECOMMENDING A STANDARD FOR INFANT FORMULA PRODUCTS The Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) has before it Proposal P93 to develop a draft standard for infant formula products for inclusion in Volume 2 of the Food Standards Code and a draft variation to Standard A11 in Volume 1 and Standard 1.3.4 in Volume 2 of the Food Standards Code. STATEMENT OF REASONS ANZFA recommends the adoption of the draft Standard and draft variations, as amended, for the following reasons: to protect the health and safety of formula-fed infants, who are the most vulnerable…
Published 23 March 2013
Corporate information
Corporate information Publications Annual reports Budget Corporate plan Governance AI transparency statement…
Published 30 August 2023
Application A436 Draft Assessment Exec Summary
Application A436 Draft Assessment Exec Summary 8 May 2002 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
Inputs – Soil, water, fertiliser and composts
Inputs – Soil, water, fertiliser and composts If you’re a grower or primary processor of berries, leafy vegetables or melons, make sure the inputs you use do not make your produce unsafe to eat. What are inputs? Inputs are things you put into growing your produce and include water, fertiliser, soil and soil amendments (e.g. manure, compost, blood and bone). What are the requirements? Primary producers and primary processors of berries, leafy vegetables and melons must do what they reasonably can to make sure inputs do not make their produce unacceptable to eat. This means the soil, soil amendments, fertiliser and water you use do not contaminate your produce with harmful microorganisms, chemicals or physical hazards. If you grow leafy vegetables, you must also…
Published 1 October 2025
Evidence tool
Evidence tool Category one businesses only Food service, caterer and related retail businesses in Australia need to meet food safety requirements about substantiating food safety controls, which came in December 2023. What are the requirements? Standard 3.2.2.A - 12 requires a food business, when doing a specific ('prescribed') activity, to make a record that proves they have properly managed food safety risks. Records must be kept for at least 3 months. A record may not be needed if the business can show an authorised officer (food regulator) in some other way they have adequately managed the food safety risks. What is the evidence tool for? This evidence tool is designed to help a business manage critical food safety risks…
Published 1 October 2025
Information Publication Scheme
Information Publication Scheme The Australian Government's Information Publication Scheme (IPS) started on 1 May 2011. It aims to promote transparency and a proactive approach to publishing. All applications and proposals to change the Food Standards Code, as well as submissions, are published on our website. There may be occasions when the size of files means we are unable to publish all documents. In these cases all documents will be made available in other ways. The executive summary of an application will be placed on the website after an administrative assessment is completed and the application has been accepted. When the call for submissions occurs, the main application…
Published 14 April 2023
A458 - DAR Exec Summary
A458 - DAR Exec Summary DRAFT ASSESSMENT REPORT 21 August 2002 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013