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Taiwanese Oversea Trading Pty Ltd - Orion Moguli Biscuit (Hazelnut & Chocolate Flavour) 48g
Taiwanese Oversea Trading Pty Ltd - Orion Moguli Biscuit (Hazelnut & Chocolate Flavour) 48g Taiwanese Oversea Trading Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Asian Grocery Stores in VIC. This recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergen listed below. Date Marking: 21/08/2025 Problem: The presence of an undeclared allergen (Peanut). Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do: Consumers who have a peanut allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any…
Published 26 November 2025
Allergen labelling for consumers
Allergen labelling for consumers Some foods and ingredients can cause allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, immune reactions such as in Coeliac disease, and other adverse health reactions such as asthma. From 25 February 2024, food businesses are required to meet new plain English allergen labelling requirements for how certain foods known to be common allergens are declared. These changes will mean food allergen information is clearer and easier to find on food labels. If a food was packaged and labelled before the 25 February 2024, and it does not declare allergens in the new required format, then it can still be sold for another two years (until 25 February 2026). Allergen labelling still applies to food packaged and labelled before…
Published 12 October 2022
Health Star Rating System
Health Star Rating System The Health Star Rating (HSR) is a voluntary front-of-pack labelling system that rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating from ½ a star to 5 stars. It provides a quick, easy, standard way to compare similar packaged foods. The more stars, the healthier the choice. The HSR system was implemented in Australia and New Zealand in June 2014, and is jointly funded by Australian, state and territory and New Zealand governments. See the Health Start Rating system website.…
Published 16 March 2021
Vitamins and minerals added to food
Vitamins and minerals added to food Vitamins and minerals can only be added to food if permissions exist in the Food Standards Code. The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation has agreed that food manufacturers can add vitamins and minerals to food in response to an actual or potential population health need. This is outlined in the Fortification of Food with Vitamins and Minerals Policy Guideline. Mandatory fortification Mandatory fortification is when food…
Published 24 June 2016
Warning and advisory statements
Warning and advisory statements Advisory statements Advisory statements must be provided for certain foods or ingredients which may cause health risks for some consumers. Foods or ingredients that fall into this category include:
- aspartame - labels on food containing the intense sweetener aspartame must indicate the food contains phenylalanine (which can affect people with the rare genetic disorder phenylketonuria)
- guarana or guarana extracts - labels on food containing guarana or extracts of guarana (which is a natural source of caffeine) must indicate that the food contains caffeine
- plant sterols - labels on foods containing added plant…
Published 24 February 2016
Cell-based meat
Cell-based meat What is cell-based meat? Cell-based meat is produced using animal cell culture technology, where meat is produced from animal cells using a combination of biotechnology, tissue engineering, molecular biology and synthetic processes. Cell culture technology does not reproduce the animal itself, but produces a product that is intended to resemble traditional meat from an animal, such as steak, minced meat, etc. Technology has advanced to a stage where this is possible, so companies are increasingly exploring cell-based meat options as an alternative to farmed meat. Is cell-based meat the same as plant-based meat alternatives? No. Plant-based meat alternatives are made from plants and plant-based proteins and produced to look and taste like traditional meat, despite…
Published 2 March 2023
Quorn (mycoprotein)
Quorn (mycoprotein) Mycoprotein is a source of dietary protein and fibre derived from a fungus. It is used in a limited range of meat-free foods marketed under the brand name Quorn™. Although Quorn products have been available in Australia only since 2010, they have been eaten in the United Kingdom since 1986 and in the United States since 2001. Some consumers have reported adverse reactions after eating mycoprotein-based products. Research in Europe suggests that while most consumers can eat these products safely, about 1 in 100,000 to 200,000 people may react to them. Because it's made from a fungus, it's possible that some people who react to other fungi or moulds (including when they breathe them in) may also react to mycoprotein. While FSANZ is not aware of any medically…
Published 3 November 2023
Food safety in horticulture
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Horticulture standards The ‘Horticulture Standards’ refers to specific standards under the…Published 1 October 2025
Food safety requirements for leafy vegetable growers and primary processors
Food safety requirements for leafy vegetable growers and primary processors Leafy vegetable growers and primary processors may be subject to new food safety standards. Who needs to meet the requirements? The requirements will apply to all primary producers and primary processors of leafy vegetables.
- A primary producer is a business that grows and/or harvests leafy vegetables.
- A primary processor is a business that does any of the following: washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining and packing leafy vegetables, and transporting leafy vegetables between pack houses.
- an…
Published 1 October 2025
Food safety requirements for horticulture: berries, leafy vegetables and melons
Food safety requirements for horticulture: berries, leafy vegetables and melons If you grow or process berries, leafy vegetables or melons, you may be subject to new food safety standards. Who are the new standards for? A primary horticulture producer is a business that grows and/or harvests berries, leafy vegetables or melons. A primary horticulture processor is a business that does early-stage processing of berries, leafy vegetables or melons. This includes, but is not limited to: washing, trimming, sorting, sanitising, storing, combining and packing, and transporting berries, leafy vegetables or melons between pack houses. Why have food safety standards been introduced for berry, leafy vegetable and melon production? Fresh…
Published 1 October 2025