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Information for government organisations

Information for government organisations Government agencies play an important role in assisting in the management of food allergy. Whether by developing policy in response to an identified need; developing and enforcing regulations; or working with stakeholders in forums like the Allergen Collaboration. The Allergen Collaboration has agreed to a number of key messages regarding governments' role in managing food allergens. These are listed below. Key messages

• Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is working with a range of stakeholders including food industry, consumer organisations and relevant government agencies to ensure people with food allergy have the information they need to make informed choices
• The Food…

  Published 31 July 2018

Frequently asked questions (AFCD)

Frequently asked questions (AFCD) Here you will find information about the history of our food composition reference database, what you can expect to find in the database and what to do if you find an error or would like to contact the Food Composition team. What databases have been published in the past? Over the past thirty years, there have been seven reference databases published, six under the old name NUTTAB, and two​ under the new name of Australian Food Composition Database: NUTTAB Australian Food Composition Database

• ​​​1989 and 1990 by the Australian Commonwealth Department of…

  Published 28 January 2022

Analytical data commissioned by us

Analytical data commissioned by us 2022–23 key foods program Includes nutrient data for 12 foods including a selection of bread products, chocolate-based confectionery, fast food and takeaway products, Milo powder, dairy-free cheese, sheep yoghurt and beef patties/rissoles. Read the report 2021–22 key foods program Includes nutrient data for 14 foods including a selection of frozen foods, beverages, dairy products, fruit, ANZAC biscuits and corn tortillas.  Read the report 2020 key foods program Includes nutrient data for 15 foods including sweet and savoury biscuits, selected vegetables,…

Published 10 November 2022

New plant breeding techniques workshops

New plant breeding techniques workshops (June 2014) Foods produced from plants developed using new plant breeding techniques are close to commercialisation and food regulators around the world, including FSANZ, must decide whether they are subject to regulation as genetically modified (GM) foods. To enhance our understanding of the techniques and the food products that might come from them, FSANZ held technical workshops in 2012 and 2013 and invited scientific experts to participate. Scientific views were also sought on whether foods derived from plants developed using the new techniques should be regarded as GM food, or whether they are more like conventional food. FSANZ may have regard to the scientific conclusions from these workshops when considering applications to…

Published 20 June 2014

2017 APVMA notices

2017 APVMA notices December 19 December 2017 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf 52 kb) | (word 130 kb)  8 December 2017 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the …

Published 5 March 2018

2015 APVMA notices

2015 APVMA notices   December 23 December 2015 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf 247kb) | (word 70kb) 18 December 2015 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf 247kb) |…

Published 20 January 2016

Frequently asked questions (AUSNUT)

Frequently asked questions (AUSNUT)

• General questions
• Food nutrient database
• Food recipe database
• Dietary supplement nutrient database
• Food measures database
• Food classification system

Published 23 September 2014

References

References Australia New Zealand Food Authority. (1999) AUSNUT 1999 - Australian Food and Nutrient Database 1999. Canberra. ANZFA. Brand Miller, J., James, K.W. and Maggiore, P. (1993) Tables of Composition of Australian Aboriginal Foods. Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press. Charrondiere, U.R., Burlingame, B., Berman, S. and Elmadfa, I. (2011) Food Composition study guide - questions and answers. The international network of food data systems, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and University of South Australia (2008) 2007 Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Main Findings. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra. Fabiansson, S.U. (2006)…

Published 23 September 2014

Measures data validation

Measures data validation The measures data in AUSNUT 2011-13 has undergone an extensive data validation process, with portions of the database validated through manual weighing of food and beverages by FSANZ. Some of the routine validation activities undertaken by FSANZ include checking:

• the majority of densities are between 0.7 - 1.1 g/mL, except for high sugar syrups, very high salt foods, whipped or aerated foods, some powders, salad vegetables and some grated foods.
• the portion specific measures look consistent with those for related foods (e.g. the amount of different coffee types is similar when presented in the same type of cup)
• the densities look consistent within groups of like foods (e.g. all…

  Published 13 November 2020

AUSNUT 2011-13 data files

AUSNUT 2011-13 data files AUSNUT 2011-13 was developed to enable food, dietary supplement and nutrient intake estimates from the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS).

• It was first published on 9 May 2014 and included data related to the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) component of the AHS only.
• It was updated in September 2014 to include additional data related to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey component of the AHS.
• It was updated on 27 April 2016 to include additional data for added sugars and free sugars in the food nutrient database

Published 27 April 2016