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Potassium and blood pressure

Potassium and blood pressure (October 2015) FSANZ is considering 32 health claims authorised in the European Union (EU) for possible inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. The EU has authorised the following health claim about potassium and blood pressure:

• Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure

Published 29 October 2015

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between resistant starch and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between resistant starch and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration Last update: December 2022 FSANZ has considered a European Union (EU) authorised health claim about replacing digestible starch with resistant starch in a food and its effect on peak postprandial blood glucose concentration, for possible inclusion as a food-health relationship in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). The EU-authorised health claim is: 

Replacing digestible starches with resistant starch in a meal contributes to a reduction in the blood glucose rise after that meal 

Published 3 March 2023

Short guide for industry to the NPSC

Short guide for industry to the NPSC The Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion (NPSC) was developed by FSANZ for the regulation of health claims about foods in Australia and New Zealand under Proposal P293 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims and the resulting Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. Information on the development of Standard 1.2.7 and the NPSC can be found in the Proposal P293 reports. The code regulates food only. The code does not regulate other products, such as therapeutic goods and dietary supplements and therefore, does not regulate claims made about these types of products.…

Published 8 September 2022

Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Counter Culture Éirinn Irish Cream Stout 500ml

Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Counter Culture Éirinn Irish Cream Stout 500ml Product information Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is conducting a recall of Counter Culture Eirinn Irish Cream Stout. The product has been available for sale online nationally; in Bottle shops and retail outlets in NSW, VIC and QLD; and Paul's IGA Ringwood East in VIC. Date markings All Best Before Dates Up to and including 16/08/23 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (Milk). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Customers should…

Published 9 March 2023

Crispbic Wafer Bics Gluten Free

Crispbic Wafer Bics Gluten Free   Fine Food Holdings Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA. Date markings Best Before 28 March 2023 W1 Problem The recall is due to incorrect packaging which has resulted in the presence of undeclared allergens (wheat and gluten).  The product packaging is for the Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g, however the product inside is for Crispbic Wafer Bics Original 100g (which contain wheat and gluten). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia…

Published 10 September 2022

Georgia Food Pty Ltd - Crown Couque D'Asse White 128g and Crown Couque D'Asse Coffee 128g

Georgia Food Pty Ltd - Crown Couque D'Asse White 128g and Crown Couque D'Asse Coffee 128g Product information Georgia Food Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE WHITE and CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE COFFEE. The product has been available for sale at Asian Grocery Stores and IGA's in NSW. Date markings See image above Problem The recall is due to undeclared allergens. CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE WHITE - Egg and Milk CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE COFFEE - Egg and Hazelnut  Food safety hazard Any consumers who have an egg, milk or hazelnut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if these products are consumed.  Country of origin South Korea What to do Consumers who have an egg, milk or hazelnut allergy or intolerance…

Published 3 March 2023

CRUDO and Bocadilla ready to eat meals

CRUDO and Bocadilla ready to eat meals Product information Raw Nation Wholefoods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of CRUDO CHEEKIE PUMPKIN 275g, CRUDO CHICKEN CAESAR 200g, CRUDO VIETNAMESE BOWL 275g, CRUDO JAMAICAN JERK 250g, CRUDO ORIENTAL CHICKEN 275g, and Bocadilla CLASSIC CHICKEN PASTA 275g. The product has been available for sale at Coles and independent food retailers including IGA in SA.  Date markings Use By 31AUG22; 01SEP22; 02SEP22; 03SEP22 Problem The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination. Food safety hazard Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Country of origin Australia What to do…

Published 10 September 2022

Frequently asked questions (BSE)

Frequently asked questions (BSE) Does every country need to be assessed? Yes. Every country interested in exporting beef or beef products to Australia needs to be assessed. Beef and beef products from countries that have not been assigned a favorable BSE risk status by FSANZ are considered to pose an undetermined level of risk and will be refused entry to Australia. The exception to this is when countries export only beef that is sourced from a third country and the third country is eligible to export beef or beef products to Australia, for example, New Zealand. How long will an assessment take? The length of time depends on the quality and completeness of information supplied by the applicant country, and whether an in-country inspection is required. It is anticipated that FSANZ will take an average…

Published 25 March 2020

Australian questionnaire to assess BSE risk

Australian questionnaire to assess BSE risk Download File Questionnaire to Assess BSE Risk - March 2020 (PDF 948KB) Acceptance of a submission from an applicant country for an assessment of BSE risk is based on the provision of comprehensive data and supporting evidence from the Competent Authority over the five areas listed…

Published 5 July 2023

The BSE risk assessment process and certification

The BSE risk assessment process and certification BSE-Risk-Assessment-Process-and-Certification-25-March-2020.png Text version STEP 1 Country Applies for Assessment

• A country applies for assessment to the Australian BSE Food Safety Assessment Committee (the Committee). The Committee prioritises applications for assessment.

• FSANZ undertakes a risk assessment that assesses BSE-related controls across the beef supply chain. The risk assessment is reviewed by the Committee, and a draft report with interim BSE risk category is provided to the applicant country for a 60 day comment period. If required, a visit by Australian Government…

  Published 25 March 2020