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Food Standards News

Food Standards News Food Standards News is the online newsletter of Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The newsletter is published regularly throughout the year for stakeholder groups. It covers issues of specific interest to the food industry, consumers and professional groups.

  2026 editions Food Standards News - February 2026 …

Published 1 October 2025

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Welcome to 2026

Welcome to 2026 On behalf of all of us at Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), happy new year and a warm welcome to 2026. I am looking forward to productive and collaborative engagement with you, our valued partners and stakeholders across the food regulation system, as we work together to ensure the food Australians and New Zealanders enjoy is safe and trusted. This year, our focus is on progressing key standards work that supports informed consumer choice, protects public health and drives innovation. Several major pieces of work in these areas are moving toward key decision points, while others are in the early stages of development. Our work program dashboard provides an overview of our current projects and priorities. As always, these activities are…

Published 4 February 2026

Notification Circular 380-26

Notification Circular 380-26 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. Commencement of assessment Assessment of the following application has now commenced. An…

Published 5 February 2026

Energy labelling guidance and calculator now available for alcoholic beverages

Energy labelling guidance and calculator now available for alcoholic beverages New guidance and an online calculator are now available to help businesses get ready for upcoming energy labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages. The resources support implementation of requirements developed under Proposal P1059 and are designed to make it easier for manufacturers and importers to understand what is required and how to apply the new rules in practice. From 13 August 2028, labels on alcoholic beverages will need to include energy content per serving, energy content per 100 mL, the number of servings per package, serving size and the number of standard drinks per serving.…

Published 4 February 2026

FSANZ Board update

FSANZ Board update The FSANZ Board welcomes its newest member, Professor Anna Rangan. Professor Rangan is a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney and Program Director of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. She brings more than 25 years’ experience in assessing and monitoring food and nutrient intake, leading population nutrition surveys and applying dietary methodology and interventions. Professor Rangan has an extensive record of publications across nutrition, public health and clinical research and her appointment adds practical insight and specialist knowledge to the Board, supporting its role in governing science-based decisions and contributing to a safe and trusted food system for Australia and New Zealand. Learn more Page last updated: 4…

Published 4 February 2026

Proposal P199 - Formulated Foods

Proposal P199 - Formulated Foods Full Assessment Report - 17 February 1999 [PDF 565KB] Inquiry Report [PDF 624KB]…

Published 28 January 2023

Board Meeting Outcomes

Board Meeting Outcomes 2025 FSANZ Board meeting outcomes FSANZ104 - 9 & 10 December 2025

Board Videoconference - 29 October 2025 FSANZ103 - 17 September 2025 Board Videoconference - 6 August…

Published 6 February 2026

National surveillance of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in retail food

National surveillance of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in retail food FSANZ looked at antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the Australian food supply Read the full report: National surveillance of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in raw retail beef, chicken and pork meat, 2022-23 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) was funded by the Australian Government Department of Disability, Health and Aging to undertake a project looking at antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the Australian food supply, with the support of all jurisdictions.  Surveillance of raw retail meats was undertaken…

Published 4 August 2025

FSANZ releases findings from national survey of antimicrobial resistance in raw retail meats

FSANZ releases findings from national survey of antimicrobial resistance in raw retail meats A national survey of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australian raw retail meats has found bacterial resistance to antibiotics of high importance to human health remains low overall.  The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) survey tested more than 4,000 retail beef, pork and chicken samples collected from all Australian states and territories for AMR. AMR occurs when bacteria that can make people sick stop responding to antibiotics used to treat them. It is one of the world’s biggest health challenges.  The survey, the largest of its kind since 2008, found around two thirds of bacteria isolated from the raw meat samples weren’t resistant to any of the antibiotics tested, supporting…

Published 6 February 2026