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Who we are

Who we are Food safety is our business. We set the standards for safe food and work with our government, industry and public health partners to keep the food supply safe. Our vision World-leading standards, safe food for life Our strategic outcomes

An independent and trusted leader
Deeply engaged with stakeholders
Stewardship of bi-national food standards in a robust and agile food regulation system.

Our mission We develop world leading food standards for Australia and New Zealand that enable a wide variety of safe foods to be available to consumers. We achieve this by applying the talent of our highly skilled subject matter experts, in collaboration with stakeholders to make informed decisions on food safety, public health and science that ensure consumers can…

Published 10 November 2023

Checklist for events held by charities and community organisations

Checklist for events held by charities and community organisations If you are organising an event, you need to make sure the food provided is safe and suitable and that your charity or community organisation complies with food safety requirements. Below is a checklist of questions to help you meet the food safety standards for your event. Have you:

notified your enforcement agency about the event and checked requirements with them?
checked that premises and temporary stalls are clean and appropriate for the activities?
provided the supervisor or food handlers with information on safely preparing, transporting and displaying food, and their health and hygiene responsibilities?
checked that hand washing and toilet facilities are available at the site?

Published 19 February 2018

Labelling poster - how to read food labels

Labelling poster - how to read food labels Most packaged foods are required to have a label with important information to help you make informed choices about what you and your family eats. The information required varies depending on the food. Remember certain information about foods that are unlabelled (e.g. fresh fruit and vegetables, or food that is purchased from where it is made such as cafes, bakeries or takeaway shops) may still need to be provided. This information is usually either displayed with the food or provided if you ask for it, for example, if the food contains certain allergens or directions for using or storing the food safely. FSANZ is responsible for developing and maintaining the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, which includes standards for food labelling…

Published 13 May 2020

Canned foods: purchasing and storing

Canned foods: purchasing and storing The airtight sealing of foods in containers in association with heat and/or chemical treatments is a very effective method of preserving food. Foods such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, or a combination of these foods (e.g. meat and vegetable condensed soup, sauces and fruit salad) can be stored safely in airtight sealed containers. How are canned foods made commercially? Canned foods are washed, prepared and filled into metal containers along with a canning fluid (e.g. water, salted water or fruit juice). The food is heat treated to produce a commercially sterile shelf-stable product with an air-tight (vacuum) seal. Heat treatment kills organisms that may spoil the food or cause food-borne illnesses. Contents remain commercially sterile until…

Published 25 March 2022

FSANZ strengthens role in global food standards development

FSANZ strengthens role in global food standards development Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) plays an important role in shaping global food standards, leading Australia’s participation in several key international committees within the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex). Established by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Codex develops international food standards and codes of practice to protect consumer health, ensures fair food trade practices, and encourages coordination between governments and organisations. While the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) manages Australia’s engagement with Codex overall, FSANZ leads our work on a number of highly…

Published 31 October 2024

Safeguarding food safety through surveillance and horizon scanning

Safeguarding food safety through surveillance and horizon scanning Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) continues to play a vital role in protecting the safety of the food supply through ongoing surveillance and monitoring activities. This year, FSANZ is leading the 28th Australia Total Diet Study (ATDS) – the most comprehensive survey of chemicals, nutrients and other substances in the Australian diet. Over 2,000 food samples are being collected nationwide and analysed for more than 600 chemicals including pesticides, antimicrobials, metals and mycotoxins. The data from the ATDS will strengthen food safety standards and help ensure that the Australian food supply remains safe. FSANZ also conducts targeted surveys. Examples include surveys on pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Australian foods, as well as metals…

Published 31 January 2025

Isomaltulose

Isomaltulose Isomaltulose is a sugar substitute found naturally in very small quantities in honey and sugar cane juice. It contains glucose and fructose and therefore has similar properties to traditional sugars. FSANZ has approved the use of isomaltulose as a sugar substitute in food. Isomaltulose provides the same amount of the energy as sucrose, but is digested more slowly, leading to lower and slower increases in blood glucose when compared to sucrose. It is suitable for use as a total or partial replacement for sucrose in certain foods. Commercial isomaltulose can also be made from sucrose using enzymes. Is isomaltulose safe? For most people, yes. However, a FSANZ safety assessment (pdf 403 kb) suggests it is…

Published 13 January 2017

Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw

Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on its assessment of standards for infant formula products. FSANZ has reviewed infant formula standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) through Proposal P1028 - Infant formula. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review covers infant formula (for use from newborn), follow-on formula (for use from six to 12 months of age) and infant formula for special dietary use. “Our review aims to ensure regulation of infant formula is clear, reflects the latest scientific evidence and aligns with international standards,' Dr Cuthbert said. “Although breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed a baby, a safe and nutritious substitute for breast milk is needed for babies who are not…

Published 29 April 2022

Call for submissions on infant formula standards reveiw

Published 29 April 2022

Cassava and bamboo shoots

Cassava and bamboo shoots Cassava and bamboo shoots available in Australia and New Zealand are safe to eat provided you prepare them properly. These foods contain cyanogenic glycosides; chemicals that can be broken down to release hydrogen cyanide, which can be harmful to consumers. Under the Food Standards Code cassava and bamboo shoots must be labelled with (or if unpackaged accompanied by) a statement indicating they must be fully cooked (and peeled in the case of cassava) before eating. Cassava The simplest method of detoxifying cassava roots is the wetting method1:

Peel the tubers, chop them and grind them into flour
Mix the flour with water in a ratio of 1 part cassava flour to 1.25 parts water, by weight
Spread the mixture of flour and water in a…
Published 6 May 2021