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COVID-19 and food
COVID-19 and food The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) advise there is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food or food packaging. Read more in the ICMSF opinion on SARS-C0V-2 and its relationship to food safety. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease spreading from person to person. It's not a foodborne disease. There's no evidence to suggest people will get infected by swallowing the virus in, or on, food or drink. Research has shown that the virus is inactivated in the acidic environment of the stomach, and is unlikely to reach…
Published 13 July 2023
Notification Circular - 331-25
Notification Circular - 331-25 This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Work Plan. Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the…
Published 4 March 2025
A1325 - Extension of use of steviol glycosides in hotplate flour products
A1325 - Extension of use of steviol glycosides in hotplate flour products To extend the use of the food additive sweetener steviol glycosides to flour products (crumpets, pikelets and pancakes) that are produced on a hotplate. Page last updated: 4 March 2025
Published 4 March 2025
Call for comment on food made from an insect-protected GM soybean line
Call for comment on food made from an insect-protected GM soybean line Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the sale and use of food derived from a new genetically modified (GM) soybean line. Soybean line COR23134 has been genetically modified to protect the plant from damage caused by certain butterfly and moth caterpillars. If approved, food products derived from this soybean, such as oil, milk, flour, meal and protein isolates, may enter the Australian and New Zealand food supply as imported items. Our safety assessment found no potential public health or safety concerns with food derived from this GM soybean. It is as safe as food from non-GM soybean varieties. Safety assessments are a key part of the approval process for all GM foods. To help people make informed…
Published 4 March 2025
Second call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food
Second call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is undertaking a second round of public consultation on its review of the addition of caffeine to food. Proposed amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) aim to clarify the regulations around the retail sale of caffeine and its addition to food. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review followed changes to the Code in 2019, which prohibited the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine products. “This review has considered whether additional measures are required in relation to caffeine in food, particularly formulated supplementary sports foods,” Dr Cuthbert said. “A number of amendments to the regulation of caffeine in foods are proposed to ensure the continued protection of…
Published 4 March 2025
Service Charter
Service Charter What is a Service Charter? A service charter sets out the standards of service clients can expect from an organisation, as well as ways to make a complaint if you are unhappy with the service. A service charter aims to ensure that organisations:
- focus on service delivery
- measure and assess performance
- initiate performance improvement.
- the…
Published 8 August 2022
The Little Dough Co. Mini Fruit Hot Cross Buns x9
The Little Dough Co. Mini Fruit Hot Cross Buns x9 Foodland Promotions are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Foodland Supermarkets and online in South Australia. Date Marking: 03/03/25 Problem: The presence of foreign matter (Glass). Food safety hazard: Food products containing foreign matter may cause illness/injury if consumed. What to do: Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information please contact: …
Published 14 February 2025
Superpop Pty Ltd - Movietime Popcorn + Fizz Pop Sours - 110g
Superpop Pty Ltd - Movietime Popcorn + Fizz Pop Sours - 110g Superpop Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product. This recall only applies to those products that do not declare the allergen listed below. The product has been available for sale in Spar in QLD, Drakes and Priority Health in SA, and Maningham Foods in WA. Date Marking: Best Before: 10 APR 2025, 10 JUN 2025, 18 JUN 2025, 09 JUL 2025, 26 AUG 2025, 25 SEP 2025 Problem: The presence of an undeclared allergen (Gluten). Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have a Gluten allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do: Consumers who have a Gluten allergy or intolerance should not consume this product.…
Published 7 March 2025
Reducing acrylamide exposure in food
Reducing acrylamide exposure in food FSANZ is working with international food regulators and the food industry to look at ways to reduce consumer exposure to acrylamide. If you're a food manufacturer or producer it's important that you take steps to reduce the level of acrylamide in your food to as low as reasonably achievable. To help you do this, Food and Drink Europe has developed a toolkit with strategies to help reduce levels of acrylamide formation during the manufacturing process and in agriculture practices. Not all methods will apply to your industry, but the toolbox is a good way to help you evaluate your current production methods and recipes and which strategies can be best applied to your business. You can access the Acrylamide toolbox from the Food and Drink Europe…
Published 30 November 2017
Reports on the use of nanotechnology in food additives and packaging
Reports on the use of nanotechnology in food additives and packaging (June 2016) In 2015 an expert toxicologist prepared two reports for FSANZ on the potential use of nanotechnologies in existing food additives and food packaging. The reports were then peer reviewed by an expert pharmacologist and toxicologist to evaluate whether the conclusions for each of the reports were supported by the weight of evidence in scientific literature. The peer review agreed with the overall conclusions of the reports. Scope of the work The consultant was asked to review publically available scientific literature on whether there is reasonable evidence of health risks associated with oral ingestion of titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide and silver…
Published 14 June 2016