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Call for comment to permit the sale of honey produced by Australian stingless bees

Call for comment to permit the sale of honey produced by Australian stingless bees Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for public comment on an application to permit the sale and use of honey produced by Australian native stingless bees. The application from the Australian Native Bee Association Inc. seeks to vary the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to accept honey produced by native stingless bees as a standardised food in Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said FSANZ has undertaken an assessment to determine the differences between Australian native bee honey and European honeybee honey and to evaluate any potential public health and safety concerns. “The current definition of honey in the Code is appropriate to European honeybees, however honey produced by stingless bees has different sugar and moisture…

Published 23 November 2023

A1257 - Australian native bee honey

A1257 - Australian native bee honey This application seeks to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards code to include a definition, compositional requirements and requirement for a prescribed name, for honey produced by stingless bees native to Australia.

Published 2 September 2022

Notification Circular 213-22

Notification Circular 213-22 1 September 2022 213-22 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). Details on the gazettal notification from the notice below were published on 1 September 2022. For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Development Work Plan. New applications and proposals FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following application: General procedure

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    Published 1 September 2022

Notification Circular 271-23

Notification Circular 271-23 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…

Published 23 November 2023

Notification Circular 254-23

Notification Circular 254-23 254-23 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. New applications and proposals ​​​​​ Assessment has now commenced for the following application. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified. …

Published 4 August 2023

Amendment No. 229

Amendment No. 229 Amendment No. 229 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was published by FSANZ on 22 July 2024 (FSC 169). Amendment No. 229 contains a new Standard and amendments to the following Standards and Schedules in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in foods

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in foods (November 2022) Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are naturally occurring plant toxins which may cause adverse health effects when consumed at high enough levels. There are more than 600 different PAs which are produced by about 6000 types of plants. PAs have been found in some foods, including honey, tea, herbs, spices, grains, and animal products such as meat, milk and eggs. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey PAs may be present in honey when bees forage on PA-containing flowers such as Paterson's Curse, also known as Salvation Jane.  In 2001, FSANZ established a safe level of dietary exposure for PAs of one microgram per kilogram bodyweight per day based on known toxicity in humans.…

Published 9 January 2023

World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in action

World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in action Science is at the heart of safe food - trust in our food system depends on it. On 7 June 2025 we’re celebrating World Food Safety Day and the science behind our standards.  At Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), we apply world-class science to protect public health, develop standards for industry and regulators and help consumers make informed choices.  Our scientists use rigorous methods like microbiological risk assessments, toxicological evaluations and dietary exposure assessments to approve new foods and assess and address food safety issues. Some of our recent projects highlight this science in action. Last year, we finalised a …

Published 5 June 2025

FSANZ 2023-2024 Annual Report released

FSANZ 2023-2024 Annual Report released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, highlighting the agency's key achievements in maintaining the safety of the food supply across both countries.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert emphasised the year’s strong performance in standards setting.  “We delivered a 56% increase in productivity, completing 25 applications and 3 proposals that resulted in amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, supporting food safety, public health and industry innovation,” Dr Cuthbert said. “This included several historic milestones, such as the world-first approval of a genetically modified banana and the…

Published 20 November 2024

Notification Circular - 289-24

Notification Circular - 289-24 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 …

Published 8 May 2024