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Call for comment on food made from a new GM sugar beet line
Call for comment on food made from a new GM sugar beet line Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified (GM) sugar beet. Sugar beet line KWS20-1 has been genetically modified to provide herbicide tolerance. If approved, food products derived from this sugar beet, including refined sugar or molasses, may enter the Australian and New Zealand food supply. Our safety assessment found no potential public health and safety concerns with food derived from this GM sugar beet. It is as safe as food from non-GM sugar beet varieties. Safety assessments are a key part of the approval process for all GM foods. To help people make informed choices, food made from this sugar beet would need to be labelled as '…
Published 16 September 2024
Mobile food business
Mobile food business If you're a mobile food business, you need to meet the same food safety requirements as other food businesses, regardless of the size of your business or how often you sell food. Am I a mobile food business? Mobile food businesses use food premises designed to be permanent but movable, including: food vans, trucks, trailers, bicycles, boats, planes and portable buildings (e.g. shipping containers) vehicles used for on-site food preparation (e.g. hamburgers, hot dogs and kebabs, coffee, juices, popcorn and fairyfloss), and the sale of any type of food including prepackaged food. Food vending machines may be considered mobile premises in some areas - check with your council. Vehicles only used to transport food are not considered to be mobile premises.…
Published 30 September 2025
Call for comment on food made from an insect-protected GM soybean line
Call for comment on food made from an insect-protected GM soybean line Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new genetically modified (GM) soybean line. Soybean line COR23134 has been genetically modified to protect the plant from damage caused by certain butterfly and moth caterpillars. If approved, food products derived from this soybean, such as oil, milk, flour, meal and protein isolates, may enter the Australian and New Zealand food supply as imported items. Our safety assessment found no potential public health or safety concerns with food derived from this GM soybean. It is as safe as food from non-GM soybean varieties. Safety assessments are a key part of the approval process for all GM foods. To help people make informed…
Published 4 March 2025
Floods and food safety
Floods and food safety Floodwater can be contaminated with harmful microorganisms and poisons from sewage, animals, agricultural and industrial waste, and other substances that can cause illness. Any food, packaging, surfaces and cooking utensils that have come into contact with floodwater might be contaminated and unsafe. Water supplies might also be unsafe. There could also be a power outage with a flood, which could affect food refrigeration and cooking. Here are some tips to help you make sure your food will be safe to eat if there is a flood. Preparing at home If you know a flood could be coming and you are in an area that could be affected: Move food supplies and equipment to another area, away from the predicted flooding. Store food on shelves and in…
Published 2 October 2025
Call for comment on proposal to vary maximum residue limits of agvet chemicals in foods
Call for comment on proposal to vary maximum residue limits of agvet chemicals in foods Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its annual proposal to amend the schedule for agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). Schedule 20 of the Code lists the maximum levels of agvet chemical residues allowed in or on foods. After consideration, FSANZ is proposing amendments to Schedule 20 to align maximum residue limits (MRLs) with: those adopted at the 2024 Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting requested by stakeholders seeking alignment with standards set by international trading partners requested by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to reflect changes in agvet chemical usage in Australia. The proposed…
Published 22 January 2026
Keeping food at the right temperature
Keeping food at the right temperature As a food business you need to keep potentially hazardous food at certain temperatures to make sure it stays safe to eat. Potentially hazardous foods Potentially hazardous foods are foods that need to be kept at certain temperatures to minimise the risk of dangerous microorganisms or toxins. They include: raw and cooked meat or poultry foods containing eggs (cooked or raw) dairy products like milk, cream and fresh custard seafood sprouted seeds (like beans and alfalfa) cut fruit and vegetables cooked rice, and fresh or cooked pasta sandwiches, pizzas and sushi. Keep it cold, keep it hot, or make it quick If you need to have the food at temperatures between 5°C and 60°C for any time (for example while preparing a meal on a kitchen bench)…
Published 30 September 2025
Call for comment on food made from a GM potato
Call for comment on food made from a GM potato Published Date: 18/07/2024 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified (GM) potato. Potato line BG25 has been genetically modified to have disease-resistance to late blight and Potato Virus Y, as well as low-reducing sugars and reduced browning. If approved, food made from this type of GM potato could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of potato starch, potato flour or pre-cooked potato chips. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said safety assessments are a key part of the FSANZ approval process for all GM foods. “Our safety assessment considered the specific genetic modification process, the nutrient content compared to a non-GM food of its type, and any potential allergic or toxic…
Published 18 July 2024
Call for comment on food made from a genetically modified wheat
Call for comment on food made from a genetically modified wheat Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow the sale and use of food made from a genetically modified (GM) wheat. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the application seeks approval to permit food derived from wheat line IND-00412-7 which has been genetically modified to provide drought and herbicide tolerance. “If approved, food made from this type of GM wheat could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in products including flour, bread, pasta and biscuits.' Dr Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment found no potential public health and safety concerns with this variety of GM wheat. It is as safe as non-GM wheat varieties.' A safety assessment forms part of the approval process for all GM applications.…
Published 12 October 2022
Call for comment on food derived from a GM corn line
Call for comment on food derived from a GM corn line Published 19 March 2024 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a genetically modified (GM) corn line. Corn line MON94804 has been genetically modified to reduce the plant’s overall height. This potentially provides higher yields, due to improved access for farming equipment and reduced risk of crop losses from high winds and adverse weather. “If approved, food from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand via products including starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener," FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said. “Our safety assessment focused on human food safety and nutritional issues and found food derived from MON94804 is considered to be as safe for human…
Published 19 March 2024
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid
Call for comment on a new source for an enzyme processing aid Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow an already approved enzyme processing aid to be produced from a new source. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said the enzyme (maltogenic alpha-amylase) has a long history of safe use and is already approved to be sourced from a genetically modified (GM) bacterium known as Bacillus subtilis. 'The manufacturer has applied to FSANZ to produce the enzyme from a different GM strain of yeast known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. 'If approved, the enzyme would be used as a processing aid in the manufacture of bakery products to improve shelf life. 'FSANZ has completed a safety assessment and found the enzyme to be safe and suitable for use in food,' Mr Booth said. To have your say, see our…
Published 27 January 2021