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Notification Circular - 339-25
Notification Circular - 339-25 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 1 May 2025
Amendment No. 237
Amendment No. 237 Amendment No. 237 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was published by FSANZ on 1 May 2025 (FSC 177). Amendment No. 237 contains amendments to the following Schedule in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
These amendments result from the following proposal: Amendment No. 237 File…Published 1 May 2025
FOODSENS Study
FOODSENS Study Study detail Description Status In-Progress/Currently Recruiting Name of research study FOODSENS Study Area of allergy research Food allergy, Coeliac disease and Food intolerance Research focus Adults and parents of children with food hypersensitivities Purpose of study Aim of this study is to better understand, and value, the impacts to individuals living with Food Hypersensitivity Location of study Online …
Published 5 May 2025
Trans fatty acids
Trans fatty acids (May 2017) Trans fatty acids (TFAs), occur both naturally in foods and can be formed or added to foods during manufacture. Naturally occurring TFAs are found in some animal products including butter, cheese and meat. Manufactured TFAs (also known as artificial TFAs) are formed when liquid vegetable oils are partially hydrogenated or 'hardened' during processing to create spreads such as margarine, cooking fats for deep-frying and shortening for baking. Some TFAs are also formed during high temperature cooking. Are trans fatty acids harmful? There is strong evidence that TFAs increase the amount of 'bad' low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in our blood, a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Also, TFAs may decrease the levels of 'good' high-density lipoprotein (HDL)…
Published 16 April 2019
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 TFA…
Published 25 January 2024
Survey of trans fatty acid content of Australian and New Zealand foods
Survey of trans fatty acid content of Australian and New Zealand foods (January 2015) FSANZ completed a survey of trans fatty acids (TFAs) in 2013 which shows TFA levels in food remain low. The survey, along with other work, was undertaken to inform FSANZ's advice to ministers responsible for food regulation on a labelling review recommendation on trans fatty acids. Read more about the Labelling Review recommendation and FSANZ's response The survey was conducted through the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation, made up of representatives from food regulation authorities across Australia…
Published 30 January 2015
Survey of iodine levels in seaweed and seaweed containing products
Survey of iodine levels in seaweed and seaweed containing products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a survey of iodine levels in seaweed and products containing seaweed, in consultation with the Australian states and territories. The 'Survey of iodine levels in seaweed and seaweed containing products' shows most seaweed and seaweed products have safe levels of iodine, but there are some products with very high iodine levels that may be unsafe for human consumption. The survey was prompted by an increased number of reported human thyroid dysfunction cases linked to high iodine intake. The high intake was considered to be associated with consumption of a soy beverage, Bonsoy. The high iodine levels in the beverage were attributed to the addition of seaweed (kombu…
Published 28 February 2014
Survey of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAH)
Survey of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAH) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are naturally occurring compounds found in the environment. They result from natural events such as volcanic activity and bush fires, and are also produced by industrial processes. PAH can also be produced by some cooking processes, such as barbequing, smoking, roasting and frying. In 2004, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) undertook an analytical survey of PAH in 35 foods available in Australia and consumed in a typical diet. Foods analysed were taken from those collected as part of the 22nd Australian Total Diet Study (ATDS). As such, not all foods known to contain PAH were included in the survey. This is a limitation of the survey in estimating exposure to PAH from Australian foods.…
Published 22 March 2013
Risk analysis and assessment
Risk analysis and assessment FSANZ develop and reviews food standards covering the composition and labelling of food sold in Australia and New Zealand and Australia-only food standards addressing food safety issues and primary production and processing FSANZ uses risk analysis, an internationally accepted process, for standards development and many other situations where food-related health risks need to be assessed, managed and communicated. FSANZ uses a risk analysis framework in developing new food standards, evaluating proposed changes to existing food standards, for…
Published 12 March 2020
UPDATED 29.03.25 | Coles - Various mixed salad leaves
UPDATED 29.03.25 | Coles - Various mixed salad leaves Coles Supermarkets Australia are conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets and Coles Local stores and through Coles Online in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS. Any products marked with an asterisk (*) have also been sold in SA & NT. Date Marking: All use by dates up to and including 09/04/2025
- Coles Spinach 60g, 120g, 280g, 400g
- Coles Family Mix Stir Fry 400g *
- Coles Spinach and Kale 300g *
- Coles Spinach and Rocket 60g, 120g
- Coles Beetslaw 320g *
- Coles 4 Leaf Blend 200g
- Coles 4 Leaf Mix 120g
- Coles Kitchen Pesto Risoni 190g
- Coles Kitchen Egg and Spinach…
Published 27 March 2025