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Exclusivity of use for novel foods and nutritive substances

Exclusivity of use for novel foods and nutritive substances (February 2023) Applicants requesting approval of a novel food or nutritive substance may also apply for a period of 'exclusive' use to apply to a brand or class of food for up to 15 months.  Background Novel foods Exclusive permissions for novel foods were introduced in 2007 under Proposal P305 - Permission for Exclusivity of Use of Novel Foods. This followed requests from the food regulation ministers for FSANZ to consider:

• the capacity for including a specific provision for exclusivity of use for novel foods in Standard 1.5.1, and 
• a limit on the period of exclusive permission as a novel food for a particular brand of up to 15 months, after which any exclusive…

  Published 3 February 2023

Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Counter Culture Éirinn Irish Cream Stout 500ml

Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Counter Culture Éirinn Irish Cream Stout 500ml Product information Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is conducting a recall of Counter Culture Eirinn Irish Cream Stout. The product has been available for sale online nationally; in Bottle shops and retail outlets in NSW, VIC and QLD; and Paul's IGA Ringwood East in VIC. Date markings All Best Before Dates Up to and including 16/08/23 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (Milk). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Customers should…

Published 9 March 2023

Crispbic Wafer Bics Gluten Free

Crispbic Wafer Bics Gluten Free   Fine Food Holdings Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA. Date markings Best Before 28 March 2023 W1 Problem The recall is due to incorrect packaging which has resulted in the presence of undeclared allergens (wheat and gluten).  The product packaging is for the Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g, however the product inside is for Crispbic Wafer Bics Original 100g (which contain wheat and gluten). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia…

Published 10 September 2022

Georgia Food Pty Ltd - Crown Couque D'Asse White 128g and Crown Couque D'Asse Coffee 128g

Georgia Food Pty Ltd - Crown Couque D'Asse White 128g and Crown Couque D'Asse Coffee 128g Product information Georgia Food Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE WHITE and CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE COFFEE. The product has been available for sale at Asian Grocery Stores and IGA's in NSW. Date markings See image above Problem The recall is due to undeclared allergens. CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE WHITE - Egg and Milk CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE COFFEE - Egg and Hazelnut  Food safety hazard Any consumers who have an egg, milk or hazelnut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if these products are consumed.  Country of origin South Korea What to do Consumers who have an egg, milk or hazelnut allergy or intolerance…

Published 3 March 2023

CRUDO and Bocadilla ready to eat meals

CRUDO and Bocadilla ready to eat meals Product information Raw Nation Wholefoods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of CRUDO CHEEKIE PUMPKIN 275g, CRUDO CHICKEN CAESAR 200g, CRUDO VIETNAMESE BOWL 275g, CRUDO JAMAICAN JERK 250g, CRUDO ORIENTAL CHICKEN 275g, and Bocadilla CLASSIC CHICKEN PASTA 275g. The product has been available for sale at Coles and independent food retailers including IGA in SA.  Date markings Use By 31AUG22; 01SEP22; 02SEP22; 03SEP22 Problem The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination. Food safety hazard Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Country of origin Australia What to do…

Published 10 September 2022

Annual BSE update

Annual BSE update Download File Template - information required for annual update (Mar 2020) (Word 47KB) The OIE's template of Information Required for Annual Update (2019 version) has been adopted to facilitate the provision of information for the annual…

Published 25 March 2020

Frequently asked questions (BSE)

Frequently asked questions (BSE) Does every country need to be assessed? Yes. Every country interested in exporting beef or beef products to Australia needs to be assessed. Beef and beef products from countries that have not been assigned a favorable BSE risk status by FSANZ are considered to pose an undetermined level of risk and will be refused entry to Australia. The exception to this is when countries export only beef that is sourced from a third country and the third country is eligible to export beef or beef products to Australia, for example, New Zealand. How long will an assessment take? The length of time depends on the quality and completeness of information supplied by the applicant country, and whether an in-country inspection is required. It is anticipated that FSANZ will take an average…

Published 25 March 2020

Australian questionnaire to assess BSE risk

Australian questionnaire to assess BSE risk Download File Questionnaire to Assess BSE Risk - March 2020 (PDF 948KB) Acceptance of a submission from an applicant country for an assessment of BSE risk is based on the provision of comprehensive data and supporting evidence from the Competent Authority over the five areas listed…

Published 5 July 2023

The BSE risk assessment process and certification

The BSE risk assessment process and certification BSE-Risk-Assessment-Process-and-Certification-25-March-2020.png Text version STEP 1 Country Applies for Assessment

• A country applies for assessment to the Australian BSE Food Safety Assessment Committee (the Committee). The Committee prioritises applications for assessment.

• FSANZ undertakes a risk assessment that assesses BSE-related controls across the beef supply chain. The risk assessment is reviewed by the Committee, and a draft report with interim BSE risk category is provided to the applicant country for a 60 day comment period. If required, a visit by Australian Government…

  Published 25 March 2020

Status of country BSE food safety risk assessments

Status of country BSE food safety risk assessments ​​The Australian Government's BSE food safety policy 2009 requires that all countries exporting or seeking to export beef or beef products to Australia have a food safety risk assessment undertaken by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). ​ The FSANZ risk assessment includes a desk assessment and an in-country verification assessment. It examines the effectiveness of BSE-related controls throughout the beef production chain in the applicant country including animal feeding practices, transportation, animal identification and traceability, slaughtering, and food safety and food recall systems. ​ Countries categorised as either Category 1 or 2 are eligible to export beef and beef products to Australia subject to the relevant certification…

Published 14 June 2017