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Assigning foods and dietary supplements nutrients and measures data

Assigning foods and dietary supplements nutrients and measures data To be able to estimate food, dietary supplement and nutrient intakes from the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS), information is needed on the nutrient content of the foods and dietary supplements consumed and how much of a food or dietary supplement a person has eaten. A coding or classification system is also needed to group similar foods and dietary supplements for reporting purposes. All foods, measures and dietary supplements in AUSNUT 2011-13 reflect the foods, dietary supplements and food portions consumed during the 2011-12 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) and the 2012-13 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NATSINPAS)…

Published 22 September 2014

Sodium levels in a range of packaged and take-away foods

Sodium levels in a range of packaged and take-away foods Introduction The level of sodium intake by Australians has been of growing interest in recent times. Most of the sodium in our food comes from sodium chloride (table salt), which is added to foods for flavour and as a preservative. Sodium also occurs naturally in almost all foods and can be present in processed foods due to the use of some food additives, for example, sodium bicarbonate (bi-carb soda or baking soda) used as a raising agent in cakes and biscuits. In order to gather additional information on levels of sodium in a range of foods, FSANZ conducted an analytical survey of some packaged and take-away foods available in New South Wales and Western Australia. This data will be used to help conduct future dietary…

Published 21 October 2020

FSANZ Board approves updated GM food definitions

FSANZ Board approves updated GM food definitions Food ministers from Australia and New Zealand are now considering a proposal to modernise how genetically modified (GM) food is defined in the Food Standards Code, following approval by our Board. Under the changes, outdated, process-based definitions for GM food will be replaced with clearer, outcome-based ones.  The updated definitions, developed through Proposal P1055 – Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques, bring the Code into line with current science and international regulatory approaches used in economies like Canada, Japan and England. Foods produced using new breeding techniques, such as forms of gene editing, will not be considered GM if no novel DNA is introduced as an outcome of the genetic change. These types of changes are…

Published 2 July 2025

Nocelle Foods - Nature's Delight - Ranger Mix 400g

Nocelle Foods - Nature's Delight - Ranger Mix 400g   Nocelle Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers in South Australia (Drakes, Foodland, IGA, IPS, Adams Apple, Barossa Fresh, Dulwich Grocer, Marla Travellers Rest, Semaphore Fruit And Veg) and Western Australia (IGA, Basil’s Fine Foods, Greenwood Grocer, Helena Valley Fresh Mini Mart, Napoli Mercato, Peaches Fresh Food, The Fruit Barn, WA Growers Fresh Midland Gate). Date Marking: Best Before 16.08.2025, 01.07.2025, 15.04.2025, 15.02.2025, 11.02.2025 Problem:  The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen Cashews.  Food safety hazard:  Any consumers who have a Cashew…

Published 3 October 2024

AUSNUT 2011-13 food measures database file

AUSNUT 2011-13 food measures database file The food measures database contains information on 16,152 commonly reported measures for foods consumed during the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS) as set out in Table 5.

• Download the AUSNUT 2011-13 Food Measures Database (Excel 303MB)

Published 12 November 2020

McCain Foods - Pickers Nacho Cheese Triangles 230g

McCain Foods - Pickers Nacho Cheese Triangles 230g   McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Drakes in QLD and SA; and at Woolworths, Coles and independent retailers including IGA nationally. Date Marking: Best Before 20/09/25 and 25/09/25 Problem:  The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign matter (plastic). Food safety hazard:  Food products containing plastic may cause illness/injury if consumed. What to do:  Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information please contact:…

Published 27 September 2024

Sports Foods Consumption in Australia and New Zealand (2013)

Sports Foods Consumption in Australia and New Zealand (2013) (July 2017) The quantitative research described in this report is the second of two related pieces of work undertaken by FSANZ with users of sports-related food products. The initial research, undertaken in mid-2010, used a set of focus groups to provide qualitative information on consumer attitudes and behaviours towards sports-related food products. This research assisted in scoping and designing the current research. This piece of research, conducted in 2012, used a telephone survey to collect data from a simple random sample of Australians and New Zealanders aged 15 years or older to understand the socio-demographic characteristics and consumption behaviours of sports-related food products. Respondents either answered a short or long form…

Published 5 July 2017

100th JECFA: Shaping global food standards

100th JECFA: Shaping global food standards FSANZ experts recently joined the 100th meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), helping inform international decisions on the safety of food additives. JECFA’s scientific evaluations support Codex Alimentarius standards, which underpin food regulations around the world, including our Food Standards Code.  FSANZ staff attended as independent experts in toxicology and dietary exposure assessment, contributing to the evaluation of chemicals on the agenda, including new food additives, and re-evaluation of existing additives and processing aids. The milestone meeting also reflected on advances in food chemical risk assessment and the role of emerging technologies in future evaluations.…

Published 2 July 2025

Cultivate Food and Beverage - Chocolate Apricot Biscuits 350g

Cultivate Food and Beverage - Chocolate Apricot Biscuits 350g Cultivate Food and Beverage are conducting a recall of the above product. This recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergen listed below. The product has been available for sale in independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and NT.  Date Marking: Best Before 23/12/25 Problem: The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (cashew) Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a cashew allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do: Consumers who have a cashew allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a…

Published 13 March 2025

Second call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food

Second call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is undertaking a second round of public consultation on its review of the addition of caffeine to food. Proposed amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) aim to clarify the regulations around the retail sale of caffeine and its addition to food.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review followed changes to the Code in 2019, which prohibited the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine products. “This review has considered whether additional measures are required in relation to caffeine in food, particularly formulated supplementary sports foods,” Dr Cuthbert said. “A number of amendments to the regulation of caffeine in foods are proposed to ensure the continued protection of…

Published 4 March 2025