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Identification of individual foods and dietary supplements

Identification of individual foods and dietary supplements Survey identification code for foods Food and beverage names and descriptions Survey identification code for dietary supplements Survey identification code for foods Each food in AUSNUT 2011-13 has been assigned a unique 8 digit numeric identification code. The first two, three and five digits describe the major, sub-major and minor groups the food falls into within the food classification hierarchy. The last three digits are simply a consecutive number allocated to foods after they have been grouped into a logical order within a five digit group. This is illustrated below for the major food…

Published 23 September 2014

The priority classification system for food businesses

The priority classification system for food businesses A risk-based system designed to classify food businesses into priority ratings based on the risk they present to public health and safety This information paper outlines the system and describes how to apply it to food businesses [ full version pdf ] 1 The Priority Classification System for food businesses The Priority Classification System is a scoring system that classifies food businesses into risk categories based on the type of food, activity of the business, method of processing and customer base. Food businesses are assigned a score that relates to one of three priority classifications: high, medium and low. Individual scores for a specified set of risk…

Published 21 May 2013

2017 key foods analytical program

2017 key foods analytical program In early 2017 FSANZ undertook a small analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Seventeen commonly consumed foods were selected for analysis of selected nutrients for which we hold no data, or where the data we do hold is out-dated and no longer reflects the products available for consumption. The range of nutrients analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food and the impact the consumption of the food may have on population intakes of that nutrient. Sampling A total of eight purchases of each food were made across the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western…

Published 15 February 2019

Education materials on GM foods and NBTs

Education materials on GM foods and NBTs (October 2021) We have developed a series of fact sheets and videos on genetically modified (GM) foods and new breeding techniques (NBTs). Fact sheets 

Chemicals in food - maximum residue limits

Chemicals in food - maximum residue limits (November 2022) A maximum residue limit (MRL) is the highest amount of an agricultural or veterinary (agvet) chemical residue that is legally allowed in a food product sold in Australia whether it is produced domestically or imported. MRLs help enforcement agencies monitor whether an agvet chemical has been used as directed to control pests and diseases in food production. In 2022, FSANZ completed M1019 (Review of Schedule 22 - Foods and Classes of Foods). The purpose of this Proposal was to review and update a food naming system that more closely aligns with both codex and the Australian…

Published 14 July 2023

2020 Key Foods analytical program

2020 Key Foods analytical program In 2020, FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Fifteen foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The foods were sampled across five states and territories (Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia) to provide a range of production locations. For some samples, multiple…

Published 1 March 2022

United Foods Italian Soup Mix

United Foods Italian Soup Mix Product information United Foods (VIC) Pty. Ltd is conducting a recall of Italian Soup Mix. The product has been available for sale at Boccaccio IGA in VIC.  Date markings Best before: 14/05/2023 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (gluten [barley]) resulting from incorrect product label. Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a gluten [barley] allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia  What to do consumers who have a gluten [barley] allergy or intolerance should not consume this product and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information please contact…

Published 7 October 2022

2018 Food composition analytical program

2018 Food composition analytical program Background In 2018 FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Thirty-six foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The complete list of foods selected for analysis is available below. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The sample locations varied according to the food type. Fruit and vegetables were sampled across five states and territories (…

Published 22 June 2020

Proposal P236 - Sports Foods

Proposal P236 - Sports Foods (Abandoned) Draft Assessment Report - 1 October 2013 (pdf 206 kb) | (word 94 kb) Submissions received on the below report (zip file 10658 kb) Initial Assessment Report - 22 August 2001 (pdf 189 kb

Published 25 June 2019

Call for comment on a food additive sweetener

Call for comment on a food additive sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already permitted food additive sweetener (steviol glycosides) to be produced by fermentation from a genetically modified Yarrowia lipolytica strain. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the steviol glycosides sweetener is similar to a range of other steviol glycosides already permitted for use in the Food Standards Code, it is only the method of production that is different. “If approved, this steviol glycoside would be used as a low-calorie sweetener in a range of food products. “Steviol glycosides can be sourced from the South American plant Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (stevia), but can also be produced by different methods. “FSANZ has conducted a thorough safety assessment and found no public health or…

Published 22 July 2021