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2019-20 Key Foods analytical program
2019-20 Key Foods analytical program In 2019-20 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,…
Published 1 March 2022
Consumer trust in food safety holds steady
Consumer trust in food safety holds steady Results from our 2024 CIT survey have been published, providing our annual snapshot of consumer attitudes to food safety, labelling and the regulation system across Australia and New Zealand. Now in its second year, the survey shows confidence in the safety of our food supply remains steady with 69% of consumers saying they trust the food they eat. FSANZ remains trusted to do our job, with 81% of people familiar with us expressing confidence in our work. Labelling remains an important factor in how people choose food. More than 70% of consumers feel confident using labels, but this is limited by readability, understanding and concerns about trustworthiness. Since 2023, trust in labelling regulated by…
Published 5 June 2025
2022-23 key foods analytical program
2022-23 key foods analytical program Background In 2022-23 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Twelve 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,…
Published 1 March 2024
National Coordinated Survey of Melamine in Food and Beverages
National Coordinated Survey of Melamine in Food and Beverages In 2008, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), in conjunction with Australian States and Territories, conducted a survey of melamine in food and beverages that were manufactured in China and sold in Australia. This survey was conducted in response to an international food incident linking the adulteration of raw milk with melamine and its analogues, to increased incidence of kidney stones in infants in China. Results from this survey were previously reported in 2008 and 2009 in the Food Surveillance News, and FSANZ has now consolidated a formal report on the 'National coordinated survey of melamine in food and beverages' including risk assessment. The survey analysed 280 foods for melamine,…
Published 22 March 2013
Call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food
Call for comment on D-allulose as a novel food Date: 8/11/2023 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit D-allulose as a novel food. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said if permitted, D-allulose can be added to foods as a low energy substitute for sugar. “D-allulose does not contribute significant metabolisable energy after consumption compared to traditional sugars," Dr Cuthbert said. “FSANZ's safety assessment found no public health and safety concerns for Australian and New Zealand consumers." The D-allulose is manufactured by an enzymatic conversion of fructose, via a D-psicose 3-epimerase enzyme from immobilised Microbacterium foliorum. For more information about the application and assessment documents, visit…
Published 9 November 2023
Food Regulation: Public policy approaches and issues
Food Regulation: Public policy approaches and issues In 2006 FSANZ commissioned the University of New South Wales to prepare a literature review on Food Regulation: Public policy approaches and issues. The review was prepared by Dr Linda Botterill and sets out the following:
- a brief history of food regulation,
- the role of government and the role of values in the policy process,
- the role of the state in a liberal democracy, and
- the role of food in our lives.
Published 10 June 2017
Call for comment on egg food safety review
Call for comment on egg food safety review Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of egg food safety and primary production requirements. Proposed amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) will strengthen egg and egg product safety in Australia through measures including environmental monitoring, improved traceability and temperature control during storage and transport. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said eggs are an important part of a healthy diet and a staple food for many Australians, so ensuring their continued safety is essential. “Our proposed changes build on existing biosecurity and food safety measures to further reduce the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis and strengthen traceability throughout the supply chain,” Dr Cuthbert said. “These evidence-based amendments will help to…
Published 31 March 2025
Food Safety Programs - A guide to Standard 3.2.1
Food Safety Programs - A guide to Standard 3.2.1 This guide has been developed to help enforcement officers understand the general intent of individual clauses in Standard 3.2.1. Download the guide to Standard 3.2.1 [pdf 357mb] Food standards advice FSANZ does not provide advice on compliance with the Code. You may wish to engage a lawyer or consultant for compliance advice. The code is enforced by state and territory and New Zealand agencies and the Department of Agriculture for imported food. To contact us via email about what is in the Food Standards Code use our contact us form.…
Published 14 October 2014
A1247 D-allulose as a novel food
A1247 D-allulose as a novel food To permit D-allulose manufactured by an enzymatic conversion of fructose to D-allulose using Microbacterium foliorum SYG27B-MF containing allulose-3-epimerase.
Published 20 August 2024
Application A578 - Isomaltulose as a Novel Food
Application A578 - Isomaltulose as a Novel Food Final Assessment Report - 23 May 2007 [ word | pdf ]
Published 22 June 2013