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Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice

Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice In 2012 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a small analytical survey examining total arsenic and inorganic arsenic levels in apple and pear juice. In total, 96 apple juice samples and four pear juice samples were analysed. The survey found a quantifiable amount of arsenic in 34 apples juice samples and inorganic arsenic in 20 samples. None were at a level that, based on present knowledge, would cause a safety concern over a lifetime of consumption. The range of concentrations reported for inorganic arsenic were similar to concentrations observed in other countries for apple juice. There were no detections of arsenic in the pear juice samples. Why is arsenic in food? Arsenic is a naturally occurring…

Published 18 April 2014

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between -linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), and normal growth and development in children

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between -linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), and normal growth and development in children (July 2017) In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims.  Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between α-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), and normal growth and development in children: Download the systematic…

Published 8 July 2017

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between β-glucan from oats or barley and blood glucose concentration

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between β-glucan from oats or barley and blood glucose concentration In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims.  Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between β-glucan from oats or barley and blood glucose concentration:  Download the systematic review (pdf 1.09 mb)…

Published 8 July 2017

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between chromium and glycaemic control

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between chromium and glycaemic control (July 2017) In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims.  Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between chromium and glycaemic control: Download the systematic review (pdf 1.4 mb) | …

Published 8 July 2017

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between DHA and maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between DHA and maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision (July 2016) Executive summary FSANZ has conducted a systematic review on dietary deficiency of DHA and the maintenance of normal brain and vision functions. In doing this review, FSANZ has followed the requirements of the Application Handbook and of Schedule 6 of Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims, for the required elements of a systematic review. FSANZ identified five case studies in which seriously ill patients received DHA. However, none of these studies assessed any aspect of brain or vision functions after the intervention. Due to the lack of suitable human studies of DHA and maintenance of normal…

Published 24 August 2016

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between pectin and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between pectin and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration (July 2017) In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims.  Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between pectin and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration: Download the systematic review (pdf 1.1 mb) | …

Published 8 July 2017

Systematic Review of the Evidence for a Relationship between Pectins and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations

Systematic Review of the Evidence for a Relationship between Pectins and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. The outcomes of our Systematic Review of the Evidence for a Relationship between Pectins and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations is below. Download the systematic review (pdf 609kb) |…

Published 30 October 2015

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between phytosterols and blood cholesterol

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between phytosterols and blood cholesterol FSANZ is periodically updating the reviews on which the current high level health claims are based. The Health Claims Scientific Advisory Group provides scientific and technical advice about the reviews to FSANZ. Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between Phytosterols and Blood Cholesterol below:  Download the systematic review (pdf 898kb) |…

Published 8 July 2017

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between potassium and blood pressure

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between potassium and blood pressure In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. Our systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between potassium and blood pressure is available below. Download the systematic review (pdf 732kb) |…

Published 30 October 2015

Systematic review of the evidence for relationships between specified fatty acids and blood cholesterol

Systematic review of the evidence for relationships between specified fatty acids and blood cholesterol (December 2022) FSANZ has prepared a systematic review of the evidence for relationships between saturated, cis monounsaturated, cis polyunsaturated fatty acids and selected individual fatty acids, and blood cholesterol concentration. This systematic review includes our consideration of three EU-authorised health claims:

• Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels
• α-linolenic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels
• Linoleic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels…

  Published 19 January 2023