Search

Sort

Search results 1081-1090 of 2491

Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn 

Call for comment on a new type of genetically modified corn  Date: 3/08/2023 ​​Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to allow the sale and use of food made from a new genetically modified (GM) corn.  FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said corn line DP51291 was genetically modified for herbicide tolerance and protection from insect pests.   “If approved, food made from this type of GM corn could be imported into Australia and New Zealand in the form of starch, grits, meal, flour, oil and sweetener," Dr Cuthbert said.  The application is the second to be evaluated under a safety assessment sharing arrangement between FSANZ and Health Canada.  “The collaboration involves the joint preparation and sharing of a single food safety assessment which is then used by each agency in making their own separate and independent…

Published 3 August 2023

Call for comment on proposed changes to residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals

Call for comment on proposed changes to residue limits for agricultural and veterinary chemicals Date: 23/08/2023 ​​​Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released its annual call for comment on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for nominated agricultural and veterinary chemicals. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said FSANZ is considering requests to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to align 127 chemicals with limits set by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Codex Alimentarius Commission, and other international food standards agencies. “As part of an annual harmonisation process, FSANZ will add or amend an MRL, only if the results of our internationally-benchmarked dietary exposure assessments find there are no public health and safety concerns," Dr Cuthbert said. She said the proposed…

Published 23 August 2023

A1093 - Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid

A1093 - Bacteriophage S16 & FO1a as a Processing Aid Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 25 February 2015

A1094 - Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Cotton DAS-81910-7

A1094 - Food derived from Herbicide-tolerant Cotton DAS-81910-7 Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 15 April 2015

Our safe food supply

Our safe food supply In this section

Caffeine

Caffeine Caffeine occurs naturally in foods, such as coffee, tea and cocoa and has a long history of use as a mild stimulant. Products are also available with added caffeine, including cola-type soft drinks and formulated caffeinated beverages (energy drinks). Some caffeine products​ are not considered safe for consumption and have been banned in Australia and New Zealand.​ These products usually come in the form of powders and syrups and are typically marketed as sports supplements.  ​ Caffeine content of some food and drinks: Caffeine-infographic.png Is there a safe limit for caffeine? There is no recognised health-based guidance value, such as an Acceptable Daily Intake, for…

Published 1 November 2023

Application A614 - Food Derived From Glyphosate-Tolerant Cotton Line GHB614

Application A614 - Food Derived From Glyphosate-Tolerant Cotton Line GHB614 First Review R Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 2 November 2023

Application A615 - Food Derived From Insect-Protected Cotton Line COT67B

Application A615 - Food Derived From Insect-Protected Cotton Line COT67B First Review R Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 2 November 2023

A1095 Natamycin - Extension of Use in Yoghurt

A1095 Natamycin - Extension of Use in Yoghurt Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 5 April 2016

A1281 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP910521

A1281 - Food derived from herbicide-tolerant and insect-protected corn line DP910521 This application seeks approval for the sale and use of food derived from corn line DP910521, genetically modified for herbicide-tolerance and protection from insect pests. Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 19 June 2024