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2019-20 Key Foods analytical program

2019-20 Key Foods analytical program In 2019-20 FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Fifteen foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The foods were sampled across five states and territories (Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia) to provide a range of production locations. For some samples,…

Published 1 March 2022

2019 Game meats analytical program

2019 Game meats analytical program Background  In 2019 FSANZ undertook a small analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings for selected game meats. Four meats were selected for analysis of nutrients for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. We would like to acknowledge and thank Dr Lucinda Black of Curtin University for making these samples available to us for analysis. Nutrients were selected for analysis depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Samples of a range of meat cuts were ordered from a specialty meat supplier in Victoria and delivered to the…

Published 19 June 2020

National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey analytical program

National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey analytical program In 2019, FSANZ undertook an analytical program commissioned by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to improve and expand the nutrient dataset to support the upcoming 2023 National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS). Twenty-nine foods were selected for nutrient analysis based on whether:

• they were new to the market and no nutrient composition data was available
• they were commonly consumed in the previous national nutrition survey
• they were likely to contribute significantly to population nutrient intakes
• the data held by FSANZ were out-dated or limited and unlikely to reflect the products currently available for…

  Published 1 March 2022

2020 Key Foods analytical program

2020 Key Foods analytical program In 2020, FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Fifteen foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The foods were sampled across five states and territories (Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia) to provide a range of production locations. For some samples, multiple…

Published 1 March 2022

2021-22 Key Foods Analytical Program

2021-22 Key Foods Analytical Program Background In 2021-22 FSANZ undertook an analytical program to update and expand our food composition data holdings. Fourteen foods were selected for nutrient analysis for which we hold no data, or the data we do hold is out-dated and may no longer reflect the products available for consumption. The nutrients selected to be analysed differed for each food depending on what data was available, the quality of the data, and whether the nutrient was likely to be present in the food. Sampling Eight samples were purchased for each food. The foods were sampled across five states and territories (Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia) to provide a range of production locations. For some…

Published 10 November 2022

Australian Health Survey

Australian Health Survey (November 2013) The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in consultation with the Department of Health, conducted the Australian Health Survey 2011-13 (AHS). Around 13,000 people participated in the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey (NNPAS) component of the AHS. FSANZ is working with the ABS to prepare nutrient databases for the foods and supplements reported to be consumed in the NNPAS. These databases are used to estimate the nutrient intakes of the survey respondents. A similar exercise will be undertaken for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey. Background The AHS is the largest and most comprehensive health survey conducted in Australia, building on previous national health and…

Published 13 May 2021

Branded Food Database Terms and Conditions of use

Branded Food Database Terms and Conditions of use 1. Background 1.1. FSANZ has developed the Australian Branded Food Database to provide a centralised, trusted and comprehensive source of brand-specific information for food products sold in Australia to: a) inform FSANZ's standards development work; and b) support the development and monitoring of Australian Government public health policy and nutrition initiatives. 1.2. A subset of data in the Australian Branded Food Database will be published by FSANZ to help people make informed decisions about the foods and beverages they buy. 1.3. You have agreed to provide data for inclusion in the Australian Branded Food Database and to make certain data publicly available in accordance with this Agreement. 2.…

Published 25 November 2022

Monitoring of trans fatty acids

Monitoring of trans fatty acids Several pieces of work looking at the levels of trans fatty acids (TFAs) in Australia and New Zealand have been completed. This work is detailed below. Levels of TFAs in imported oils In November 2017 FSANZ and New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provided a report to ministers responsible for food regulation on the level of TFAs in imported oils. The report includes the findings of a detailed assessment of:

• import statistics for vegetable fats and oils including those with potential to contain manufactured TFAs
• a supermarket and online retail survey of TFA levels specified on product labels; and
• an industry survey of importers of fats and oils to gather information on product specifications including…

  Published 15 December 2017

Regulatory Science Strategy

Regulatory Science Strategy FSANZ is committed to ensuring that food regulatory measures are based on the best available scientific evidence. science is a critical part of our work and underpins our ability to achieve our purpose. The Regulatory science Strategy is a core document under our Corporate Plan. This forward looking strategy ensures that we remain prepared to respond to the challenges of global trends and emerging risks in a dynamic food system. It provides a clear strategic direction to ensure that FSANZ continues to provide strong evidence-based scientific advice to…

Published 27 August 2020

Risk assessment

Risk assessment Risk assessment involves the process of identifying, analysing and characterising a food-related health risk and is one component of the FSANZ risk analysis framework, the other two being risk management and risk communication.   Risk assessments estimate the likelihood and severity of an adverse health effect occurring from exposure to a hazard. A risk assessment can be used to examine substances deliberately added to food (e.g. food additives, processing aids, agricultural or veterinary chemicals) and substances that occur inadvertently in food (e.g. environmental contaminants, naturally-occurring toxins or…

Published 4 July 2014