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FSANZ Board strengthening our trans-Tasman food partnership

FSANZ Board strengthening our trans-Tasman food partnership Australia and New Zealand acknowledged their shared commitment to a safe and innovative food system at a FSANZ Board stakeholder event hosted by the New Zealand Food Safety Minister, the Hon Andrew Hoggard at New Zealand Parliament last month. Minister Hoggard was joined by the Australian High Commissioner, Mr Daniel Sloper PSM and FSANZ Board Chair Glenys Beauchamp in celebrating the strength of the long-standing trans-Tasman food regulation partnership. More than 90 representatives from government, industry, academia and public health attended, with discussion focused on sustainability, consumer trust and safe innovation. It was a valuable opportunity to reflect on shared achievements and future priorities across our bi-national food system and globally…

Published 2 July 2025

100th JECFA: Shaping global food standards

100th JECFA: Shaping global food standards FSANZ experts recently joined the 100th meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), helping inform international decisions on the safety of food additives. JECFA’s scientific evaluations support Codex Alimentarius standards, which underpin food regulations around the world, including our Food Standards Code.  FSANZ staff attended as independent experts in toxicology and dietary exposure assessment, contributing to the evaluation of chemicals on the agenda, including new food additives, and re-evaluation of existing additives and processing aids. The milestone meeting also reflected on advances in food chemical risk assessment and the role of emerging technologies in future evaluations.…

Published 2 July 2025

A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food

A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food On 18 June 2025, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) were gazetted to permit the use of cell-cultured quail as a food. The application from Vow Group Pty Ltd sought approval to use cultured quail cells in combination with other ingredients to make products such as logs, rolls and patties. The application was assessed under FSANZ’s major procedure and included two rounds of public consultation. Our assessment concluded that the product is safe for human consumption and presents no toxicological, nutritional or allergenic concerns. The quail cell line was…

Published 18 June 2025

FSANZ Board Communique: 26 March 2025 Meeting

FSANZ Board Communique: 26 March 2025 Meeting The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board met on 26 March 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters, as well as governance, organisational, performance, and strategic matters.  Overview  The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board held an extraordinary meeting on the 26 March 2025 to consider standards matters for decision.  The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency.   Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting Once notified, the…

Published 14 March 2025

FSANZ Board Communique: 3-4 June 2025 Meeting

FSANZ Board Communique: 3-4 June 2025 Meeting Overview  The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board met on the 3 & 4 June 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters, as well as governance, organisational, performance, and strategic matters. The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency.   Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting Once notified, the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) has 60 days to consider FSANZ Board decisions on standards matters. The…

Published 18 June 2025

FSANZ Board Communique: 26 June Extraordinary Meeting

FSANZ Board Communique: 26 June Extraordinary Meeting Overview  The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board met on 26 June 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters.  The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency.   Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting Once notified, the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) has 60 days to consider FSANZ Board decisions on standards matters. The following decisions will be notified within 10 business days: …

Published 3 July 2025

Notification Circular - 348-25

Notification Circular - 348-25 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 8 July 2025

A1332 - Cross-linked polyester resins as an adsorbent processing aid in wine

A1332 - Cross-linked polyester resins as an adsorbent processing aid in wine This application seeks to permit molecularly-imprinted polymers or MIPs (a type of cross-linked polyester resin) as an adsorbent agent processing aid in wine. Page last updated: 8 July 2025

Published 8 July 2025

Business guidance

Business guidance Like food businesses, FSANZ is invested in safe food. The standards we develop support food businesses to produce, sell, serve and import safe food, access new markets and meet consumer needs. Our information, resources and tools can help food businesses understand food standards and regulation. Title Guidance Card Labelling Information on general labelling requirements relevant to all foods as well as specific requirements that apply to certain food.…

Consumer information

Consumer information Our mission is to ensure consumers can trust the foods they choose to eat. Public confidence in the food supply is a cornerstone of a healthy population and a strong economy. Find out more about what FSANZ does to keep our food supply safe and help consumers make informed choices. Title Guidance and resources Card Labelling information for consumers Food labels provide important information to help consumers make food choices. FSANZ sets standards for what information must be on food labels…