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FSANZ risk assessment on antibiotic use in New Zealand apples

FSANZ risk assessment on antibiotic use in New Zealand apples (13 May 2011) FSANZ has completed a risk assessment on the use of antimicrobials in some New Zealand apple orchards in response to concerns about possible health and safety risks. The antimicrobial, streptomycin is used in a small proportion of New Zealand apple orchards (about five per cent) to control the plant disease fire blight. Following its risk assessment FSANZ has concluded there is a negligible food safety concern. This view has been confirmed by internationally recognised experts in the field of antimicrobial resistance, who have peer-reviewed the FSANZ assessment. Key points from the risk assessment:

  • Only a small proportion of apple orchards in New Zealand are treated with streptomycin during each growing season (less than five per cent in 2009-10).…

    Published 15 April 2016

Raw chicken meat microbiological survey (2011)

Raw chicken meat microbiological survey (2011) (Last updated November 2011) FSANZ conducted a survey in 2008 to see whether live and slaughtered chickens are contaminated with harmful bacteria. The survey was used to guide development of the Primary Production and Processing (PPP) Standard for Poultry Meat, which takes effect in May 2012. The standard requires poultry farmers and processors to ensure their practices and procedures are effective at lowering the likelihood of poultry being contaminated with Salmonella and Campylobacter. Salmonella and Campylobacter are the two main bacteria that can be present on raw chicken but they are killed by cooking. Tests for Salmonella and Campylobacter were taken at three points along the chicken meat supply chain: on-farm…

Published 23 March 2013

Annual Report 2015-2016

Annual Report 2015-2016 Food Standards Australia New Zealand 2015-16 (PDF 5MB)  

Published 1 April 2023

Annual Report 2014-2015

Annual Report 2014-2015 Food Standards Australia New Zealand 2014-15 

Published 1 April 2023

Takeaway coffee cup measures program

Takeaway coffee cup measures program

Background In July 2011, FSANZ undertook a small program to estimate the average volumes for a range of takeaway coffee cup sizes available that were likely to be reported during the 2011-13 Australian Health Survey (AHS).  As naming of…

Published 8 July 2015

Notification Circular - 332-25

Notification Circular - 332-25 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 19 March 2025

Call for comment on permitting companion dogs and cats in aircraft cabins

Call for comment on permitting companion dogs and cats in aircraft cabins Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to allow, under controlled conditions, small companion dogs and cats in aircraft cabins, including as food is served on flights. The application, submitted by Virgin Australia Pty Ltd, seeks approval for airline businesses operating in Australia to continue serving food to customers as part of in-flight service when companion animals are onboard. The proposed amendment to the Code would allow airline passengers to travel with companion dogs and cats in the aircraft cabin, provided the animals are kept in pet containers and meet airline requirements. FSANZ’s safety assessment found the risk of foodborne transmission of…

Published 19 March 2025

A1326 - Addition of phytosterols, phytostanols or their esters as a novel food to bread and bread products

A1326 - Addition of phytosterols, phytostanols or their esters as a novel food to bread and bread products To seek approval for the addition of phytosterols, phytostanols or their esters as a novel food to bread and bread products.

Published 19 March 2025

Notification Circular - 334-25

Notification Circular - 334-25 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 26 March 2025

Notification Circular - 333-25

Notification Circular - 333-25 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 25 March 2025