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P1044 - Plain English Allergen Labelling

P1044 - Plain English Allergen Labelling New requirements for the labelling of allergens in food come into force on 25 February 2024. These requirements were developed through FSANZ Proposal P1044 – Plain English Allergen Labelling.   The new requirements include that allergen information is to be declared: 

• in a specific format and location on food labels, and  
• using simple, plain English terms in bold font.  

Published 26 February 2021

P1045 - Code Revision (2017)

P1045 - Code Revision (2017) The purpose of the Proposal is to make minor amendments including the correction of typographical errors, inconsistencies and formatting issues and updating of references. Approval Report - 7 July 2017 (pdf 506 kb)| (word 131 kb)  Submissions (zip file 792 kb) Call for submissions - 18 April 2017 (pdf 585 kb)| …

Published 7 September 2017

P1046 - L-amino acid acetate in Food for Special Medical Purposes

P1046 - L-amino acid acetate in Food for Special Medical Purposes   This proposal has removed a negative impact on trade by enabling the sale of food for special medical purposes (FSMP) containing L-arginine acetate.  Re-affirmation Approval Report - 20 September 2018 (pdf 1227 kb) Submissions (zip 767 kb) Call for submissions - Assessment of the Variation  - 3 May 2018 (pdf 939 kb)…

Published 24 December 2019

P1047 - Review of regulatory nutrient reference values

P1047 - Review of regulatory nutrient reference values The purpose of the Proposal is to review and update the regulatory nutrient reference values in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in light of the 2006 and 2017 Australia/New Zealand nutrient reference values. Administrative Assessment Report - 10 April 2018 (pdf 121 kb) | (word 63 kb) More information Previous work on regulatory nutrient reference values

Published 19 June 2018

P1048 - Code revision 2018

P1048 - Code revision 2018 The purpose of the Proposal is to make minor amendments including the correction of typographical errors, inconsistencies and formatting issues and updating of references. Approval Report - 20 September 2018 (pdf 583 kb) | (word 144 kb) Supporting document 1 - List of approved draft amendments (pdf 302 kb) | …

Published 5 December 2018

P1050 - Pregnancy warning labels on alcoholic beverages

P1050 - Pregnancy warning labels on alcoholic beverages July 2020 The Australian and New Zealand governments advise women not to consume alcohol during pregnancy. On 17 July 2020, Minister's responsible for food regulation (the Forum) accepted a proposed draft standard for pregnancy warning labels. In making its decision, the Forum confirmed its ongoing commitment to mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol to ensure women are appropriately informed about the advice to not consume alcohol while pregnant. See the Forum communique here. On 31 July 2020, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was amended to include new requirements for pregnancy warning labels on packaged alcoholic…

Published 24 September 2022

P1051 - Code Revision (2020)

P1051 - Code Revision (2020) The purpose of this proposal is to make minor amendments to the Food Standards Code, including the correction of typographical errors, formatting issues and updating of references.  Approval Report - 26 March 2021(PDF 190 kb)(Word 163 kb) Call for submissions - 30 October 2020 (PDF 896 kb) | (Word 155 kb) Supporting document 1…

Published 24 September 2022

Proposal P1052 - PPP Requirements for Horticulture (Berries, Leafy Vegetables and Melons)

Proposal P1052 - PPP Requirements for Horticulture (Berries, Leafy Vegetables and Melons) On 12 August 2022, new primary production and processing standards were introduced for berries, leafy vegetables and melons. Three new standards have been included in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code:

• Standard 4.2.7 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Berries
• Standard 4.2.8 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Leafy Vegetables
• Standard 4.2.9 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Melons

Published 15 April 2023

Proposal P1053 - Food Safety Management tools

Proposal P1053 - Food Safety Management tools Food service and related retail sectors are vitally important to the Australian economy and our way of life. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed a proposal to strengthen food safety and consistently deliver safer food to consumers, thereby supporting consumer confidence in these sectors. On 14 September 2022, the FSANZ Board approved a new food standard applying new regulatory measures to food service and retail businesses that handle potentially hazardous food. The new regulatory measures are: food handler training; food safety supervisor; and evidence to substantiate food safety management of key processes. On 23 November 2022, Food Ministers' Meeting (FMM) informed FSANZ that it does not intend to request a review.   The standard was gazetted on 8 December 2022 and…

Published 13 December 2022

P1061 Code Maintenance Proposal 2023

P1061 Code Maintenance Proposal 2023 The purpose of this proposal is to make minor amendments to the Code to: 

• Correct  typographical errors, omissions, inconsistencies and formatting issues;
• Update references; and
• Remove or amend Notes in the Code in order to reflect the New Zealand Government's decision to require the mandatory addition of folic acid to all wheat flour that is sold as suitable for bread-making in New Zealand, in accordance with Standard 2.1.1 of the Code, on or from 13 August 2023.