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Chetak Melbourne Pty Ltd - deep SPROUTED MOONG (454g) and deep SPROUTED MAT (454g)

Chetak Melbourne Pty Ltd - deep SPROUTED MOONG (454g) and deep SPROUTED MAT (454g) Chetak Melbourne Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale in Indian grocery stores in VIC. Date Markings: All Use By Dates Problem:  Potential microbial (Salmonella) contamination.  Food safety hazard:  Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed.  What to do:  Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.  For further information please contact: Chetak Melbourne…

Published 1 August 2025

Compendium of Microbiological Criteria for Food

Compendium of Microbiological Criteria for Food Microbiological testing can play an important role in food safety management providing the reason for testing is clear and the test applied is appropriate.  Microbiological criteria support decision making about a food or process when microbiological testing is used. A microbiological criterion provides microbiological limits that are considered appropriate to a food at a specific point of the food chain and states the actions to be taken when the criterion is not met. Microbiological criteria that are applied to determine the safety of a food lot (food safety criteria) are included in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). Other microbiological criteria (process hygiene criteria) can be developed…

Published 4 August 2025

Amendment No. 240

Amendment No. 240 Amendment No. 240 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was published by FSANZ on 22 July 2025 (FSC 180). Amendment No. 240 contains amendments to the following Schedules in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:

Notification Circular - 352-25

Notification Circular - 352-25 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…

Published 5 August 2025

Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs

Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs ​Standard 3.2.1 - Food Safety Programs A food safety program is a written document indicating how a food business will control the food safety hazards associated with the food handling activities of the business. Only certain high risk food businesses are required to have food safety programs: 

Food ministers support FSANZ decisions

Food ministers support FSANZ decisions On 25 July 2025, food ministers endorsed 4 FSANZ Board decisions, clearing the way for changes to the Food Standards Code to be formally gazetted in coming weeks. Mandatory energy labelling on alcoholic beverages (P1059) will help consumers make more informed choices by clearly showing how much energy (kilojoules) is in each drink. This change supports national efforts to reduce diet-related chronic disease and improve public health. Changes to clarify carbohydrate and sugar claims on alcoholic beverages (P1049) will support consistent enforcement of Code requirements and provide greater certainty…

Published 7 August 2025

Health claims start here: the NPSC explained

Health claims start here: the NPSC explained The Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion (NPSC) helps food businesses determine whether a food is eligible to carry a health claim under Standard 1.2.7 of the Food Standards Code. It works by assessing both risk components, such as saturated fat, sugars and sodium, and beneficial components like fruit, vegetables, fibre, nuts, legumes and protein, to produce an overall score. A food’s score must meet the NPSC threshold to carry a general- or high-level health claim. The NPSC plays an important regulatory role. It helps make…

Published 7 August 2025

Preparing an application? Tap into FSANZ support early

Preparing an application? Tap into FSANZ support early Each year, we receive around 30 applications to amend the Food Standards Code. These can cover everything from novel foods and processing aids to labelling and food additives.  Anyone can make an application and we’re here to help. Our pre-application assistance service can guide you through the legislative information and data requirements in the Application Handbook. This is especially useful for novel or complex food applications.  Engaging early can help clarify the data we need for your proposed change, strengthen your dossier and give your application the…

Published 7 August 2025

Compendium update supports safer seafood and cell-cultured foods

Compendium update supports safer seafood and cell-cultured foods The latest update of the Compendium of Microbiological Criteria for Food is now live, with new chapters providing targeted guidance for the seafood sector and emerging cell-cultured foods. The compendium is a practical reference for food businesses and regulators, containing nationally consistent microbiological criteria for ready-to-eat foods and specific commodities, along with advice on environmental monitoring.   Updated periodically, it supports the implementation of chapters 3 and 4 of the Food Standards Code and helps drive consistent food safety outcomes across Australia.   Developed in collaboration with regulatory and industry experts, the seafood chapter provides best practice advice on managing key microorganisms, microbiological…

Published 7 August 2025

Notification Circular - 353-25

Notification Circular - 353-25 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 website. Gazette - Amendment No. 241 Amendment No. 241 to the Australia New…

Published 13 August 2025