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2021 APVMA notices

2021 APVMA notices November 23 November 2021 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf  kb) | (word  kb) 1 November 2021 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf  kb) | (…

Published 20 January 2022

2022 APVMA Notices

2022 APVMA Notices January 19 January 2022 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf  kb) | (word  kb) March 16 March 2022 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf  kb) | (…

Published 13 October 2022

2023 APVMA Notices

2023 APVMA Notices January 19 January 2023 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf 108 kb) | (MS Word 75 kb) February 28 February 2023 - Notification to FSANZ under section 8E of the Agvet code (pdf 104 kb) | (…

Published 11 July 2023

Maximum residue limits - variations

Maximum residue limits - variations Countries around the world use different agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals because they deal with different pests, diseases, climate and other environmental factors. Maximum residue limits for agvet chemicals can be varied to align with international trading partners if there is no public health and safety risk. Variations proposed by the APVMA The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) registers and approves agvet chemicals for use in Australia and may propose MRL variations in the Code based on its assessment of applications for the use of chemicals. When the APVMA proposes changes to MRLs in Schedule 20 of the Code, it will call for public comment on the proposed changes. FSANZ publishes MRL changes proposed by…

Published 19 July 2023

Pre-application assistance

Pre-application assistance We encourage you to contact us for assistance before you formally submit an application.Requesting pre-application assistance (including providing a draft application to FSANZ) is not a requirement under the FSANZ Act 1991. However, it can help ensure your application contains the information described in the FSANZ Act 1991. Please note that:

  • FSANZ will not prepare and write an application for you. Nor will we generate and provide data to support your application.
  • Requesting pre-application assistance and providing a draft application does not guarantee your application will be accepted by FSANZ once formally submitted.
  • Any information or comments provided by FSANZ at the pre-application stage are not legally binding…

    Published 18 March 2020

The Food Ministers' Meeting

The Food Ministers' Meeting The Food Ministers' Meeting (the Food Ministers):

  • develops policy guidelines that FSANZ has to have regard to when setting food standards
  • promotes harmonised standards between Australia and New Zealand
  • has general oversight of the implementation of standards
  • promotes a consistent approach to compliance and enforcement by the jurisdictions.
Food Ministers membership is made up of lead ministers (usually health ministers) from Australian state and territory governments and the Australian and New Zealand governments. Other ministers from related…

Published 22 July 2021

Methods of analysis for foods

Methods of analysis for foods July 2001 This guide will help analysts to choose appropriate methods of analysis for food where these are not specified in the Code. Read Methods of analysis for foods Opening or downloading a PDF document Food standards advice FSANZ does not provide advice on compliance with the Code. You may wish to engage a lawyer or consultant for compliance advice. The code is enforced by state and territory and New Zealand agencies and the Department of Agriculture for imported food. To contact us via email about what is in the Food Standards Code use our…

Published 25 September 2014

What do food additives do?

What do food additives do? (May 2016) Some food additives have more than one use. Food additives are listed in the statement of ingredients according to the most appropriate class name for the purpose of the food additive in that food. Examples of the most common class names are:

  • Acids/Acidity regulators/Alkalis help to maintain a constant acid level in food. This is important for taste, as well as to influence how other substances in the food function. For example, an acidified food can retard the growth of some micro-organisms.
  • Anti-caking agents reduce the tendency of individual food particles to adhere and improve flow characteristics. For example, seasoning with an added anti-caking agent flows freely and doesn't clump together.
  • Antioxidants retard or prevent the…

    Published 26 May 2016

Additives

Additives Food additives play an important part in our food supply ensuring our food is safe and meets the needs of consumers. How to find out about a food additive If you want to know more about a food additive look at the ingredient list on the food label for the additive's function and name or number, e.g. acidity regulator (260). You can use this information to gain a better understanding of what is in the food you eat. The lists below can help you identify food additives as you shop.

Aspartame

Aspartame Aspartame is an intense sweetener added to low-energy or sugar-free foods. It is used in foods including yoghurt, confectionery and carbonated beverages. The safety of aspartame has been comprehensively reviewed by FSANZ and other international organisations, including:

  • Food and Agricultural Organization/World Health Organization
  • Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
  • European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
  • US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
All scientific evidence to date supports the safety of aspartame for use as a sweetener, however re-evaluation work is proposed. In…

Published 4 May 2022