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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 medical advice. For further…

Published 6 February 2024

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

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

Survey of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods intended to promote weight loss

Survey of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods intended to promote weight loss (April 2016) Summary report Issue In April 2015, FSANZ conducted an analytical survey of the levels of scheduled pharmaceuticals in weight loss products available in Australia. The survey was conducted in response to a national food incident and a number of international reports showing detectable levels of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods and supplements intended to promote weight loss. Background In October 2010, the New South Wales Food Authority (NSWFA) activated the National Food Incident Response Protocol (NRIP) after the prescription-only medicine sibutramine was detected in imported foods and beverages labelled as 'slimming foods' from China and Hong Kong. As a result of the incident, an emergency…

Published 8 April 2016

Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment for Food Regulatory Purposes

Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment for Food Regulatory Purposes The purpose of this document is to:

• identify the principles Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) follows when conducting dietary exposure assessments
• provide a broad overview of the process of estimating dietary exposure to food chemicals
• explain how FSANZ uses information, including that submitted in applications, for the purposes of estimating dietary exposure.

Published 18 December 2024

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. Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 31 May 2024

Call for comment on a new way to measure fibre content in food

Call for comment on a new way to measure fibre content in food Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit a new method of analysis for total dietary fibre in food and food ingredients. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) currently allows three methods for analysing total dietary fibre. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said if approved, the new method - AOAC 2017.16 - would be permitted as an additional method of analysis for total dietary fibre. “Our assessment indicates the new method is more comprehensive than older methods in the Code for measuring total dietary fibre. “This method has been found to be a suitable regulatory method for manufacturers seeking to analyse foods, in particular those that contain multiple fibre types. “Use of the new…

Published 24 May 2021

Proposal P305 - Permission for Exclusivity of Use of Novel Foods

Proposal P305 - Permission for Exclusivity of Use of Novel Foods Final Assessment Report - 4 October 2007 [pdf] Initial/Draft Assessment Report - 13 July 2007 [pdf 140kb] Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 23 March 2013

Proposal P306 - Addition of Inulin / FOS & GOS to Food

Proposal P306 - Addition of Inulin / FOS & GOS to Food First Review Report - 11 November 2008 [ pdf ] Final Assessment Report - 16 July 2008 [ pdf ] Draft Assessment Report - 20 December 2007 [ pdf ] formerly titled ' Addition of FOS & GOS to Infant Formula & Foods & Toddler Formula' (amended 8 August 2007) Preparation of a Proposal - 8 August 2007 [ word ] Page…

Published 30 November 2013

Proposal P235 - Review of food-type dietary supplements

Proposal P235 - Review of food-type dietary supplements The purpose of this Proposal is to review food-type supplements. Draft assessment report (147 kb) Submissions (zip file 12126 kb) Initial Assessment Report - 26 June 2002 [ pdf 485 kb ] Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 9 April 2015