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A443 DAR Exec Summary
A443 DAR Exec Summary DRAFT ASSESSMENT REPORT (Full Assessment - s. 15) Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
Microbiological survey of fresh horticultural produce in Australia
Microbiological survey of fresh horticultural produce in Australia Outbreaks of human foodborne illness have previously been reported in Australia and overseas and have been linked to consumption of contaminated fresh horticultural produce. Pathogenic bacteria can survive for extended periods on fresh produce and some products support bacterial growth [1]. As fresh produce is generally not cooked prior to consumption, contaminated produce presents a potential food safety risk to consumers. In 2005 - 2007, a survey was conducted under the ISFR Coordinated Food Survey Plan to determine the prevalence of microbiological contamination in fresh horticultural produce in Australia. Participating jurisdictions included ACT, NSW, NT, Queensland, SA and Tasmania. A total of 369 samples…
Published 28 February 2014
The 2030 Roadmap
The 2030 Roadmap Setting direction for FSANZ proposals work Proposals to amend or develop food standards are central to FSANZ’s role within the food regulation system. Through this work, FSANZ ensures the Food Standards Code remains fit for purpose, supporting strong food safety and public health protections while enabling innovation and efficiency across the food industry. Proposals are wide-ranging, complex pieces of work requiring detailed review and assessment of scientific evidence, regulatory options and stakeholder input from public consultations. While applications to change the Code are generally completed within 12 months, proposals can often span multiple years due to their scope, complexity, evidence requirements, and policy significance Given the scale and duration of…
Published 19 March 2026
Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) linked to eggs
Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) linked to eggs State and territory food regulators, health authorities and agriculture departments in Australia are investigating a rare strain of Salmonella (Salmonella Enteritidis) associated with human illness and egg consumption. Public health officials investigate Salmonella outbreaks using a nationally standardised questionnaire, and coordinate epidemiological investigation through OzFoodNet. DNA Genetic fingerprinting is performed on Salmonella bacteria isolated from ill people by using whole genome sequencing (WGS), which gives a more detailed DNA fingerprint picture than any other typing method. WGS performed on bacteria isolated from ill people showed that they were closely related genetically. This means that ill…
Published 2 October 2025
A481-DAR-Executivesumm
A481-DAR-Executivesumm 10/03 16 July 2003 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in the lining of some food and beverage packaging to protect food from contamination and extend shelf life. It’s also used in non-food products. Small amounts of BPA can migrate into food and beverages from containers. For a number of years concerns have been raised that BPA exposure may cause health problems. However, when food safety authorities around the world have reviewed BPA they have generally concluded there are no safety concerns at the levels people are exposed to. In April 2023, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a re-evaluation of the risks to public health from the presence of BPA in food. EFSA concluded the tolerable daily intake (or TDI) for BPA should be substantially reduced from the temporary value it had previously…
Published 26 June 2024
A446 Final Assesment Exec Summary
A446 Final Assesment Exec Summary 21 May 2003 Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
Application A416 - Preliminary Assessment
Application A416 - Preliminary Assessment 29 NOVEMBER 2000 10/01 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT REPORT Page last updated: 13 February 2025
Published 23 March 2013
P1056 - Caffeine Review
P1056 - Caffeine Review On 10 March 2026, the FSANZ Board approved Proposal P1056 to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to introduce new requirements for the retail sale of caffeine and guarana extract as a food, and for adding caffeine to food for retail sale. Australian food ministers have 60 days to consider FSANZ's decision. If no review is requested, the changes will be gazetted and take effect. Food businesses will have 2 years from the date of gazettal to implement the changes. The changes respond to public health and safety concerns about excessive caffeine intake, particularly among vulnerable populations. They are intended to limit the growth of unsafe…
Published 1 July 2023
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 presence of pet cats…
Published 3 July 2025