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Product exemptions from allergen labelling
Product exemptions from allergen labelling The Food Standards Code has exemptions from mandatory allergen labelling requirements for some foods and ingredients derived from allergenic sources. The following foods and ingredients have been assessed by FSANZ as safe for food allergies, because they are processed in a way that makes them suitable for consumers who are allergic to wheat, soy or dairy: glucose syrups made from wheat starch (exempt from declaring wheat)* fully refined soybean oil (exempt from declaring soy) the soy derivatives tocopherols and phytosterols (exempt from declaring soy) distilled alcohol from wheat or whey (exempt from declaring wheat or milk). * Glucose syrups must have no more than 20 mg/kg detectable gluten to meet the requirements for an…
Published 7 February 2022
Application A413 -Permission to irradiate herbs and spices
Application A413 -Permission to irradiate herbs and spices Clarification of Issues Raised by Canberra consumers Incorporated Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
Regulatory Science Network
Regulatory Science Network (August 2015) FSANZ is a member of the Australian Government Regulatory Science Network (RSN). Established in 2011, the RSN is a network of Australian government agencies responsible for regulating chemicals (including radio-isotopes), biological agents, foods and/or therapeutic goods. The mission of the RSN is to strengthen regulatory science across government agencies by: Providing a forum where regulatory and technical issues can be discussed, thereby enhancing interagency cooperation; Promoting a consistent approach to evidence-based decision-making across regulatory agencies; Providing cross-agency training and profession development opportunities for agency scientific staff Enhancing cross-agency networking opportunities for agency…
Published 1 December 2015
Expert reaction - nanoparticles in baby formula
Expert reaction - nanoparticles in baby formula (July 2017) The following expert reaction to media reports on tests commissioned by Friends of the Earth which found the presence of nanoparticles in several Australian infant formula products has been reproduced with the permission of the Australian science Media Centre: Adjunct Professor Andrew Bartholomaeus is a consultant toxicologist with Adjunct Professor appointments at the University of Canberra and the University of Queensland. He has previously been the Chief Toxicologist for the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the General Manager of the Risk Assessment Branch of FSANZ. 'The Friends of the Earth slide deck presents the rather unexciting and facile observation that a food containing high levels of…
Published 2 July 2017
Application A416 Final Assessment Report Exec Summary
Application A416 Final Assessment Report Exec Summary 8 May 2002 Final Assessment Report Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
Combined survey and risk assessment for cyanogenic glycosides
Combined survey and risk assessment for cyanogenic glycosides (April 2014) Cyanogenic glycosides, found in a range of plant-based foods, can pose potential risks to consumers. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ MPI) coordinated a survey of foods containing cyanogenic glycosides between 2010-13 in consultation with Australian states and territories. Key findings Almost 300 samples of plant-based foods were collected and analysed. The survey identified that cyanogenic glycosides (measured as hydrocyanic acid or HCN) are present in a wide range of Australian and New Zealand plant-based foods at levels consistent with or lower than those reported in the scientific literature.…
Published 17 April 2014
Aspartame
Aspartame Aspartame is an intense sweetener added to low-energy or sugar-free foods. It is used in foods including yoghurt, confectionery and carbonated beverages. The safety of aspartame has been comprehensively reviewed by FSANZ and other international organisations, including: Food and Agricultural Organization/World Health Organization Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). All scientific evidence to date supports the safety of aspartame for use as a sweetener, however re-evaluation work is proposed. In…
Published 4 May 2022
Toxins in seafood
Toxins in seafood What are they? Toxins (poisons) can be present in some shellfish and fish These toxins are known as: amnesic shellfish toxin diarrhoetic shellfish toxin neurotoxic shellfish toxin paralytic shellfish toxin ciguatoxin and histamine The toxins come from algae that shellfish and fish feed on, or from bacteria naturally present in some fish What's the risk? These toxins can cause gastro or neurological illnesses called: amnesic, diarrhoetic, neurotoxic or paralytic shellfish poisoning ciguatera poisoning Scombroid or histamine poisoning Severe illness can result in coma, respiratory failure, paralysis or death Anyone can get ill from toxins but children are more likely to be seriously ill or die, especially from paralytic…
Published 23 December 2020
A458 - Initial Assessment
A458 - Initial Assessment 13 March 200208/02 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 November 2013
A505 - IAR - Exec summary
A505 - IAR - Exec summary 10/03 16 July 2003 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013