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Have your say on proposed changes to maximum residue limits
Have your say on proposed changes to maximum residue limits Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released its annual call for comment on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for some agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food. FSANZ CEO Mark Booth said requests to align around 130 chemicals with international limits set by the codex Alimentarius Commission and other international food standards agencies are being considered. 'This includes changes requested by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to align with revised chemical uses in Australia. 'For the first time we implemented a new process to routinely consider MRLs adopted by codex in 2019 without the need for separate requests from stakeholders. 'Aligning MRLs with international limits supports Australian food imports. 'MRLs can only be changed if there is no…
Published December 2023
Murray River Smokehouse Salami
Murray River Smokehouse Salami Product information Murray River Smokehouse is conducting a recall of their Salami (mild and peppered). These products have been available for sale at Harris Farm Markets; Thyme to Taste; Goldfields Grocers and Milawa Cheese in NSW and Victoria. Date markings Murray River Smokehouse salami mild, 180g, Best Before 25FEB2023 Murray River Smokehouse salami pepper, 180g, Best Before 06MAR2023 Problem The recall is due to microbial (Salmonella) contamination. Food safety hazard Food products contaminated with Salmonella may cause illness if consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers should not eat these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek…
Published December 2023
Interim FSANZ CEO arrangements announced
Interim FSANZ CEO arrangements announced Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today announced interim CEO arrangements. Dr Sandra Cuthbert, a former FSANZ General Manager, commenced as interim CEO on 9 August 2021 following the departure of Adjunct Professor Mark Booth. Prof Booth finished at FSANZ on 6 August to take up a role in the private sector. FSANZ Board Acting Chair Steve McCutcheon welcomed Dr Cuthbert's interim appointment. “Dr Cuthbert brings a wealth of experience to the role, including managing FSANZ stakeholder engagement, corporate and food safety functions between 2018 and 2021,” Mr McCutcheon said. “Most recently Dr Cuthbert led the Commonwealth-State Relations Branch within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet where she supported National Cabinet and fostered strong relationships while challenging…
Published December 2023
Media statement on aspartame
Media statement on aspartame The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for aspartame following two scientific reviews of the artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) monograph and Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee for Food Additives (JECFA) summary assessment of aspartame were released today (Friday 14 July 2023). Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the JECFA assessment found the current ADI for aspartame in food and beverages was appropriate. “This is good news for consumers in Australia and New Zealand who can be assured our food standards for aspartame align with international benchmarks,” Dr Cuthbert said. “The JECFA conclusion is in line with numerous international studies which have found aspartame to be safe at current permitted levels of use with…
Published December 2023
National recall of poppy seeds
National recall of poppy seeds A national recall of poppy seeds was announced today, with consumers advised not to eat affected products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is coordinating the consumer recall of several brands and products due to the potential presence of thebaine, a toxic chemical found in unsafe poppy seeds. Anyone who has consumed the recalled products and experienced unusual and/or severe symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms can include breathing difficulty, breathing more rapidly than normal, muscle spasms and unconsciousness. The recalled brands, available in retailers nationally, is:
- Hoyt's Poppy Seeds
- Gaganis Premium Australian Poppy Seed
Published December 2023
National recall of Riviera Farms branded baby spinach products
National recall of Riviera Farms branded baby spinach products A national recall of 'Riviera Farms' branded baby spinach products was announced today by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). The products have had potential contamination with unsafe plant material which may cause illness. consumers have been advised not to eat the spinach and dispose of it immediately. Anyone who believes they have consumed the product and are concerned are advised to seek medical advice. Initial symptoms may include: · Delirium or confusion · Hallucinations · Dilated pupils · Rapid heartbeat · Flushed face · Blurred vision ·…
Published December 2023
New partnership heralds start of work on Australia's Branded Food Database
New partnership heralds start of work on Australia's Branded Food Database Work has commenced on a public online database of Australian branded food products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is partnering with GS1 Australia (GS1), a not-for-profit provider of product identification and information services, to develop the Branded Food Database. The database will provide a central source of brand-specific information for Australian foods and beverages to help people make informed decisions about the products they buy and support public health initiatives such as the Health Star Rating system and the Healthy Food Partnership. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the goal was to have information on 85 per cent of all products on the shelves of national retailers in the database by 2023. “We're…
Published December 2023
New requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods
New requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today announced new requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods. The changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) will help ensure mandatory food allergen declarations are clear and consistent so that consumers have the information they need to make safe food choices. The requirements include:
- the declaration of allergen information in a specific format and location on food labels
- the use of simple, plain English terms for allergen declarations.
Published December 2023
Recall of baby spinach products
Recall of baby spinach products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been advised the recalled baby spinach products, that may have potential contamination, appears to have come from a single source. The following products identified to date have been recalled:
Results of 27th Australian Total Diet Study released
Results of 27th Australian Total Diet Study released Published 10 December 2021 The results show that Australian consumers' exposure to PFAS through food is very low and poses no food safety concerns. Interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the results were good news for Australian consumers. “The ATDS is the most comprehensive study of Australians consumers' exposure to chemicals through food,' Dr Cuthbert said. “The 27th ATDS tested for 30 types of PFAS in 1,336 composite samples representing 112 commonly eaten foods sourced from all Australian states and territories. “Only one type of PFAS - perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) - was detected at low levels in less than 2% of all foods sampled. “Overall, dietary exposure to PFOS for the general Australian population was well…
Published December 2023