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Classification system development

Classification system development ADG Five Food Groups and sub-food groups The ADG's are accompanied by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE) (Figure 1) (NHMRC, 2013). The ADG classification system is based on the Five Food Groups identified in the AGHE. Figure 1. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating   Source: Eat for Health - Australian Dietary Guidelines Summary (NHMRC, 2013). The Five Food Groups are:

  • Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fibre varieties
  • Vegetables and legumes/beans
  • Fruit
  • Milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or other alternatives, mostly reduced fat
  • Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts…

    Published 11 May 2016

Nutrition, health and related claims

Nutrition, health and related claims Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, health and related claims in the Food Standards Code (the Code) set out requirements for making nutrition content and health claims about food. Find out more about the Standard and the different types of claims. The Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR) has guidance on how to comply with Standard 1.2.7. For more information read Getting Your Claims Right - a guide to complying with the Nutrition, Health and Related Claims Standard. Health claims You can only base health claims on food-health…

Published 8 September 2022

Notification Circular 270-23

Notification Circular 270-23 This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Work Plan. Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the FSANZ…

Published 18 November 2023

Proposal P1003 - Mandatory Iodine Fortification for Australia

Proposal P1003 - Mandatory Iodine Fortification for Australia Approval Report 6 August 2008 [ word | pdf] Assessment Report 22 April 2008 [ ] Supporting Documents for Proposal P1003 Mandatory Iodine Fortification for Australia…

Published 16 September 2020

Board Meeting Outcomes

Board Meeting Outcomes 2025 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes Board Videoconference - 6 August 2025

Extraordinary Meeting: 26 June 2025 FSANZ102 - 4 June 2025

Glossary

Glossary This document contains definitions for some of the terms used in these explanatory notes. More information is available in the individual topic pages. Active ingredients The therapeutically active ingredients found in dietary supplements, including nutrient substances as well as ingredients that contribute caffeine and cholesterol. AUST-L A unique numeric code found on a dietary supplement label which indicates the dietary supplement is listed on the Therapeutic Goods Administration Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is Australia's official national statistical agency. ABS was responsible for managing the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS), including the collection, compilation,…

Published 27 April 2016

Dietary exposure and intake assessments

Dietary exposure and intake assessments Dietary exposure assessments and intake assessments are an important part of many Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) risk assessments. A dietary exposure assessment is the process of estimating how much of a food chemical a population, or population sub group, consumes. FSANZ uses internationally accepted 'dietary modelling' techniques to conduct dietary exposure assessments. These assessments consider the potential exposure of the Australian and New Zealand populations to chemicals like food additives, pesticide residues, chemical contaminants, nutrients, food ingredients and other substances that have a nutrition or health purpose. Dietary exposure to (or intake of) food chemicals is estimated by combining food consumption data with food chemical concentration…

Published 16 January 2023

Amendment 139

Amendment 139 Download: Amendment 139 (pdf 93 kb) | (word 92 kb) Amendment 139 contains amendments to the following Standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Please note that updated compilations of the Standards affected on FRLI may not be available for several weeks. 1.2.4 - Labelling of Ingredients 1.3.1 - Food Additives 1.3.3 - Processing Aids 1…

Published 28 June 2018

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Contact us Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops food standards using the best available scientific evidence, monitors food safety, helps consumers make informed choices and coordinates food incidents and recalls in Australia.  Food regulatory agencies The following enquiries should be directed to other agencies:

Amendment 124

Amendment 124 [ pdf ] Amendment 124 contains amendments to the following Standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code: Standard 1.1.1 - Preliminary Provisions - Application, Interpretation and General Prohibitions Standard 1.1.2 - Supplementary Definitions for Foods Standard 1.2.1 - Application of Labelling and Other Information Requirements Standard 1.2.3 - Mandatory Warning and Advisory Statements and Declarations Standard 1.2.4 - Labelling of Ingredients Standard 1.2.5 - Date Marking of Food Standard 1.2.6 - Directions for Use and Storage Standard 1.2.8 - Nutrition Information Requirements Standard 1.2.9 - Legibility Requirements Standard 1.2.10 - Characterising Ingredients and Components…

Published 9 August 2013