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Potential Health Risks Associated with Nanotechnologies in Existing Food Additives
Potential Health Risks Associated with Nanotechnologies in Existing Food Additives (June 2016) This report was commissioned by Food Standards Australia New Zealand and prepared by ToxConsult Pty Ltd. Introduction Throughout the world nanotechnologies are increasingly being used, or are proposed to be used, to advance various aspects of food production. Included is direct addition to food of nano-substances to improve desirable attributes during manufacture, use and/or storage. This review, commissioned by FSANZ, examines the scientific literature to determine whether there is currently objective evidence for determining if adverse health effects may be associated with nano-forms of insoluble inorganic food additives. In this review such nano-substances are called engineered…
Published 2 June 2016
AUSNUT 2011-13 food and dietary supplement classification system
AUSNUT 2011-13 food and dietary supplement classification system The food and dietary supplement classification system files contains information about the groups used for grouping foods and dietary supplements consumed during the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS) for reporting purposes, as set about in table 9.
Table 9: Summary of information included in the Food and Dietary…Published 23 September 2014
Proposal P260 - Use of Non-culinary Herbs in Food
Proposal P260 - Use of Non-culinary Herbs in Food Abandoment of Proposal - 12 December 2007 [ word | pdf 49kb ] Initial Assessment Report - 8 October 2003 [ word I pdf 367kb ]
Published 23 March 2013
Indya Foods Pty Ltd- Ashoka Palak Paneer 280g
Indya Foods Pty Ltd- Ashoka Palak Paneer 280g Indya Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Woolworths nationally. Date Marking: Best Before: 15/06/2025 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 full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information please…
Published 14 June 2024
Barossa Fine Foods - Herb Crumbed Chicken Tenders 450g
Barossa Fine Foods - Herb Crumbed Chicken Tenders 450g Barossa Fine Foods are conducting a recall of the above product. This recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergen(s) listed below. The product has been available for sale in independent retailers in SA. Date Marking: 08/05/25, 09/05/25, 10/05/25, 11/05/25, 15/05/25, 16/05/25 Problem: The presence of an undeclared allergen(s) (gluten, wheat). Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a gluten allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do: Consumers who have a gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of…
Published 7 May 2025
KO Food Australia Pty Ltd - Enoki Mushrooms 360g
KO Food Australia Pty Ltd - Enoki Mushrooms 360g Updated: 7/06/2023 Product information KO FOOD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is conducting a recall of Enoki Mushrooms. The product has been available for sale at Asian Grocery Stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, SA. Date markings Use By 15/7/2023 Problem The recall is due to an incorrect use by date resulting in an increased Listeria monocytogenes risk Food safety hazard Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. For more information about Listeria monocytogenes and enoki…
Published 7 June 2023
P1035 - Gluten Claims about Foods containing Alcohol
P1035 - Gluten Claims about Foods containing Alcohol The purpose of the Proposal is to permit nutrition content claims about gluten in relation to foods (including beverages) containing more than 1.15% alcohol by volume. Approval Report - 29 June 2015 (pdf 454 kb) | (word 174 kb) Submissions (zip file 6926 kb) | Late comments (pdf 832 kb) Call…
Published 5 September 2015
Yummy Snack Foods- Pearl Barley 1kg and 500g
Yummy Snack Foods- Pearl Barley 1kg and 500g Yummy Snack Foods is conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale at independent retailers including IGA in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA. Date marking: All Best Before Dates up to and including the 6/02/2026 Problem: The recall is due to mislabelling of an undeclared allergen (Gluten). Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a Gluten allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do: Consumers who have a Gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek…
Published 6 February 2024
BSE food safety risk assessment reports for Latvia and Lithuania
BSE food safety risk assessment reports for Latvia and Lithuania (July 2013) FSANZ has completed Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) food safety assessments for the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Lithuania. This brings the total number of countries for which FSANZ has completed BSE food safety assessment to 6. The other four countries that FSANZ has completed BSE food safety assessment are: New Zealand, the Republic of Croatia, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Vanuatu. Download the food safety risk assessment reports The Australian Government's BSE food safety policy requires that all countries exporting or seeking to export beef to Australia have a risk assessment undertaken by FSANZ. The risk…
Published 18 April 2017
A1254 Rosemary extract as a food additive - extension of use
A1254 Rosemary extract as a food additive - extension of use To extend the uses of Rosemary Extract (E392) as a food additive (antioxidant) to other food classes.
Published 31 May 2024