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Homepage Safe food for life Food safety is our business. FSANZ has set the standards for safe food in Australia and New Zealand for more than 25 years. Our work is at the heart of the world class bi-national food regulation system, ensuring consumers in both countries can be confident the food they buy is safe to eat.  Have your say! FSANZ conducts public consultations on proposed food standards. We welcome feedback from stakeholders and the broader community on applications and proposals to change the Food Standards Code.…

Call for comment on proposed changes to better align food classifications with international systems

Call for comment on proposed changes to better align food classifications with international systems Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a call for comment on proposed changes to better align food classifications in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) with international systems. The proposed changes to Schedule 22 - Food and classes of foods of the Code aim to improve compliance with and enforcement of maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals used in food production. FSANZ Interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the proposal sought to address inconsistencies between the food names and classes of food in the Code and those adopted by the international food standards body codex. “The proposed changes are…

Published 4 April 2022

Proposal P279 - Review of Schedule 1, Standard 1.3.1 - Food Additives

Proposal P279 - Review of Schedule 1, Standard 1.3.1 - Food Additives Final Assessment Report 17 December 2008 [ word | pdf ] Draft Assessment Report - 13 December 2006 [ word | pdf ] Initial Assessment Report - 15 December 2004 [ word I…

Published 23 March 2013

Proposal P290 - Food Safety Programs for Catering Operations to the General Public

Proposal P290 - Food Safety Programs for Catering Operations to the General Public In September 2024, the FSANZ Board rejected Proposal P290- Food Safety Programs for Catering Operations to the General Public. The Board concluded the proposal had been superseded by Proposal P1053 which led to the inclusion in the Food Standards Code of Standard 3.2.2A – Food Safety Management Tools. The intent of P290 and its associated draft standard 3.3.2 – Food Safety Programs for Catering Operations were no longer required as the revised management tools under Standard 3.2.2A would apply to catering operations.  These tools are targeted and risk-commensurate measures applying to the food service and related sectors to strengthen food safety and…

Published 13 September 2019

Patties Foods Pty Ltd - Leggo's Fresh Ricotta & Vegetable Tortellini 630g

Patties Foods Pty Ltd - Leggo's Fresh Ricotta & Vegetable Tortellini 630g Product information Patties Foods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Leggo's Fresh Ricotta & Vegetable Tortellini (630g). The product has been available for sale at Woolworths in QLD. Date markings Use By 04/08/2023 Problem The recall is due to presence of foreign matter (metal). Food safety hazard Food products contaminated with foreign matter (metal) may cause illness/injury if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not eat this product and should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information please contact: Patties Foods Pty Ltd1800 650 069 Related links:

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  Published 29 May 2023

Literature review on consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours relating to sugars and food labelling

Literature review on consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours relating to sugars and food labelling Executive summary Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has undertaken a literature review to examine consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours relating to sugars in foods and as presented on food labelling. The purpose of a literature review is to assess the evidence as it presently stands in the available literature.The literature sourced for this review is of varying quality and uses different methodological approaches. Given the limitations of the literature this review does not aim to draw definitive conclusions. However, the findings from the literature, when taken together, do point towards some consistent findings regarding sugars, labelling…

Published 21 December 2017

Proposal P272 - Labelling Requirements for Food for Catering Purposes & Retail Sale

Proposal P272 - Labelling Requirements for Food for Catering Purposes & Retail Sale Second Review Report - 22 May 2008 [ word | pdf ] First Review Report - 12 December 2007 [ word | pdf 233kb ] Final Assessment Report - 8 August 2007 [ word l…

Published 23 March 2013

Nippon Food Supplies Company Pty Ltd - Morinaga Manna Bolo 34g

Nippon Food Supplies Company Pty Ltd - Morinaga Manna Bolo 34g Nippon Food Supplies Company Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at Asian Grocery stores in NSW and QLD. Date Marking:  All best before markings and batch codes  Problem:  The recall is due to the potential presence of foreign biological matter.  Food safety hazard:  Food products containing foreign biological matter 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…

Published 10 July 2024

Proposal P289 - Food Safety Programs for the Producers of Manufactured & Fermented Meats

Proposal P289 - Food Safety Programs for the Producers of Manufactured & Fermented Meats The fact sheets Food Safety Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Programs and Standard 3.2.1 Food Safety Program - proposals to apply the standard provide more information on developments. These can be accessed through the food safety link on the FSANZ home page. Final Assessment Report - 5 October 2005 [ word | pdf 306 kb ] Draft Assessment Report - 25 May 2005 [ word |…

Published 23 March 2013

Second round of consultation on food safety management of berries, leafy vegetables and melons

Second round of consultation on food safety management of berries, leafy vegetables and melons   Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is commencing a second round of public consultation on its review of food safety in the berries, leafy vegetables and melons sectors. FSANZ has assessed four regulatory and non-regulatory options for each sector to identify a preferred approach to improve food safety management and reduce rates of foodborne illness. FSANZ Interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the agency considered a variety of factors in its assessment. “We took into account food safety risks, costs of foodborne illness, coverage of existing industry schemes, the lack of a national approach, cost-benefit and submissions to our first round of consultation when reviewing the…

Published 29 November 2021