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History of Novel Foods Standard
History of Novel Foods Standard In 1996, the then Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) released a discussion and options paper entitled 'The safety assessment of novel foods and novel food ingredients'. It was felt necessary at that time because the number, variety and increasing use of non-traditional foods raised questions about public health and safety. ANZFA received stakeholder support to develop a Standard to formally regulate novel foods for the first time. ANZFA started Proposal P168 - Novel Foods, to formally consider the need to regulate such foods in Australia and New Zealand. The authority recommended that novel foods be considered a sub-set of non-traditional foods and proposed definitions. It stipulated that no novel foods could be sold until first listed in that Standard. To do this,…
Published 22 March 2013
Exclusivity of use for novel foods and nutritive substances
Exclusivity of use for novel foods and nutritive substances (February 2023) Applicants requesting approval of a novel food or nutritive substance may also apply for a period of 'exclusive' use to apply to a brand or class of food for up to 15 months. Background Novel foods Exclusive permissions for novel foods were introduced in 2007 under Proposal P305 - Permission for Exclusivity of Use of Novel Foods. This followed requests from the food regulation ministers for FSANZ to consider:
- the capacity for including a specific provision for exclusivity of use for novel foods in Standard 1.5.1, and
- a limit on the period of exclusive permission as a novel food for a particular brand of up to 15 months, after which any exclusive…
Published 3 February 2023
About the NPC
About the NPC The Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC) can help you create a Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) for your food label. Learn about its history, foods and nutrients in the database, key terms and information about how the data is reported. Foods in the NPC The NPC is supported by a dataset of common foods which can be used as ingredients when creating an NIP. More details about the dataset is on the Foods in the NPC page. Nutrients in the NPC The NPC can be used to create an NIP which includes values for the seven mandatory components…
Published 17 September 2020
Calculations in the NPC
Calculations in the NPC We describe how the Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC) works out Nutrition Information Panels (NIP) with three steps:
- Step 1 - Create recipe by adding ingredients and amounts
- Step 2 - Enter recipe weights
- Step 3 - Generate Nutrition Information Panel
Published 14 December 2020
Frequently asked questions (NPC)
Frequently asked questions (NPC) Here you'll find frequently asked questions about the Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC) and how to create Nutrition Information Panels (NIP). On this page
- What are the requirements for an NIP?
- What do I do if I can't find my ingredient in the NPC database?
- Where can I find information on the foods in the NPC database?
- Where can I find information on the nutrients reported in the NPC?
- Who should I contact?
Published 17 September 2020
Nutrients in the NPC
Nutrients in the NPC Learn about the nutrients included in the Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC) and where the data is sourced from. On this page
- Nutrients reported in the NPC
- How carbohydrates are defined and calculated
- How energy is defined and calculated
- How fat and saturated fat data are derived
- How sodium data is derived
- How protein data is derived
- How sugars data is derived
Published 17 September 2020
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