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        • Fact Sheets 2009
          • Update: Impact of Austrian reproduction study on the safety of GM corn lines MON810 and NK603 (Jan 2009)
          • US peanut butter and salmonella
          • Voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water (February 2009)
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          • Iodine sensitivities and mandatory fortification (September 09)
          • Voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water (July 2009)
          • FSANZ reaffirms its risk assessment of genetically modified corn MON 863 (July 2009)
          • (August 09 ) H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) and Food
          • How much salt and sodium are we eating - further information (September 2009)
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          • Mandatory folic acid fortification in Australia ( September 2009)
          • Mandatory folic acid fortification and health outcomes (September 09)
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          • FSANZ looks forward to improved egg safety (September 2009)
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          • Food derived from cloned animals and their offspring (Updated January 2008)
          • Acrylamide in food (February 2008)
          • Effects of artificial colours on children's behaviour (updated 11 April 2008)
          • Correct storage and use of canned foods.
          • Bisphenol A (BPA) and food packaging (April 2008)
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          • Small Particles, Nanotechnology and Food (June 08)
          • Mandatory folic acid fortification in Australia (June 08)
          • Chemicals in glass jar seals (July 08)
          • Raw milk products – current situation in Australia (July 08)
          • Primary production and processing requirements for raw milk products: Public comment invited (6 August 2008)
          • Trans fatty acids (August 2008)
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          • Healthy eating and pregnancy
          • Imported food products from China (September 2008)
          • Melamine in foods from China
            • Food products withdrawn
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            • Food products tested
            • Consumer advice - suspect infant formula not available here
            • Risk assessment and referral levels for dairy foods and foods containing dairy-based ingredients adulterated with melamine
            • Kirin Milk Tea
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            • Dali Yuan brand First Milk vanilla flavour
            • Boxer Lovers Body Pen Set (body paint)
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          • GM foods: Safety of ingested recombinant DNA
          • Canned foods: purchasing and storing
          • Health advisory labels on alcoholic beverages (November 2008)
          • Voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water (11 November 2008)
          • Iodine sensitivities and mandatory iodine fortification
          • Mandatory iodine fortification
          • A national food safety standard for seed sprouts (November 2008)
          • Update: Safety of MON810 and NK603 corn lines (November 2008)
          • Update on Dioxins in Irish pork
          • Hipp's fruit puree with banana and apricot baby food advisory
          • Nutrition and Health Related Claims updated (December 2008)
        • Fact Sheets 2007
          • FSANZ invites views on a national food safety standard for eggs and egg products (January 2007)
          • Food derived from cloned animals and their offspring (January 2007)
          • Trans fatty acids (21 February 2007)
          • Update: MON863 corn safety assessment (March 2007)
          • Trans fatty acids (May 2007)
          • FSANZ on the way to developing a national food safety standard for eggs and egg products (May 2007)
          • Update: FSANZ reaffirms its risk assessment of genetically modified corn MON 863 (July 2007)
          • Information about Isomaltulose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose and Sucrose Metabolism (August 2007)
          • Imported seafood (2 August 2007)
          • Today Tonight story on trans fatty acids (3 August 2007)
          • Effects of artificial colours on children's behaviour (6 September 2006)
          • Aspartame (September 2007)
          • A1 and A2 Milk (14 September 2007)
          • Changes to the FSANZ Act come into force from 1 October 2007
          • Pregnancy health advisory labels on alcoholic beverages (December 2007)
          • FSANZ study of brominated flame retardants in food (December 2007)
          • FSANZ invites views on a national food safety standard for caterers
        • Fact Sheets 2006
          • Health claims proposal and sugar levels of fruit (20 January 2006)
          • Discussion paper on the feasibility of extending country of origin labelling (17 February 2006)
          • A national standard for safe eggs and egg products
          • What are food additives? (May 2006)
          • Benzene in flavoured beverages (June 2006)
          • Aspartame (2006)
          • Cereal-Based Beverages (e.g. rice and oat beverages) (June 2006)
          • Welcome to the New FSANZ Website – some tips for finding your way around (August 2006)
          • Trans fatty acids (24 October 2006)
          • Nutrition, Health and Related Claims (updated October 2006)
          • Plant Sterols (also known as Phytosterols)(9 November 2006)
          • Acrylamide in food (October 2006)
          • Update on the national food safety standard for eggs and egg products (November 2006)
        • Fact Sheets 2005
          • Sudan Red food dyes in Australia ( 21 February 2005)
          • Update Sudan red food dyes in Australia (4 March 2005)
          • Acrylamide in food update(March 2005)
          • Release of unapproved genetically modified (GM) corn (21 April 2005)
          • Country of Origin Labelling (3 May 2005)
          • Update - MON863 corn safety assessment (June 2005)
          • Codex Guidelines on Vitamin and Mineral Supplements (June 2005)
            • Draft Guidelines for Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplements
          • Primary Production and Processing Standard for Seafood (June 2005)
          • Benzoates, sulphites and sorbates in the food supply (3 August 2005)
          • A new definition for wholegrain food (August 2005)
          • Country of Origin Labelling - Questions and Answers (August 2005)
          • Nutrition, Health and Related Claims (September 2005)
          • Country of Origin Labelling (October 2005)
          • Genetically modified field peas and reported effects in mice (December 2005)
          • Malachite green in aquacultured fish (December 2005)
          • Listeria: Commonly asked questions (December 2005)
        • Fact Sheets 2004
          • Consumers advised to limit consumption of paterson’s curse or salvation jane honey(9 February 2004)
          • Mercury in fish - further information(18 March 2004)
          • Nitrofurans In Imported Honey and Prawns (31 March 2004 )
          • nitrofurans in imported honey and prawns (australia only) -3May2004
          • Semicarbazide used as a sealant in jar lids not a food safety risk
          • Dioxins in food:questions and answers(28 May 2004)
          • GM Canola safety assessments (28 June 2004)
          • Information about Tagatose for Individuals with Disorders in Fructose Metabolism(21 July 2004)
          • Intolerance to food additives (22 July 2004)
          • Lead Contamination of Flour
          • MILK - Part of a balanced diet (updated August 2004)
          • Fish Mislabelling Survey - commonly asked questions
          • Lupin products and allergies (19 August 2004)
          • Bottled wine labelled with a vintage date of 2002 or earlier (March 2004)
          • Monsanto MON863 corn safety assessment
          • Aluminium in food and water - November 2004
          • Aged Related Macular Degeneration and Diet (3 December 2004)
          • New advice for the preparation of raw cassava and bamboo shoots (7 December 2004)
          • Mecury in Fish - Updated Information (22 December 2004)
        • Fact Sheets 2003
          • Semicarbazide used as sealant in jar lids not a food safety risk(16 October 2003)
          • FSANZ finds imported prawns safe(25 November 2003)
        • Fact Sheets 2002
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          • Food Safety Standards for Australia
          • Interpretation and Application Standard 3.1.1
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          • State and Territory enforcement of the Food Safety Standards
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          • Health and Hygiene responsibilities of food handlers
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          • Receiving Food Safely
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          • Thermometers and using them with potentially hazardous food
          • Food Safety Standards - Temperature Control Requirements
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            • Introduction to new food safety standards (May 2002)
            • Notification (May2002)
            • Skills and knowledge (May 2002)
            • Labelling (May 2002)
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            • Sausage sizzles and barbeques (May 2002)
            • Preparing and cooking food (May 2002)
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          • Essential food safety practices
        • GM Fact sheets
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        • Media Releases 2009
          • Australian Food Businesses urged to update their Food Recall Plans (13 March 2009)
          • (20 March 2009) Public comment wanted on FSANZ's safety evaluation of a new GM food
          • (1 May 2009) Joint Communique: Food Ministers Progress Food Labelling
          • (20 May 2009) Australian bakers reminded to use iodised salt from October 2009
          • Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board Appointments 2009
          • (15 July 2009) FSANZ Invites public comment on food safety regulations for production of seed sprouts
          • APEC Food Safety Cooperation Forum Singapore 30 July 2009
          • Statement: APEC Food Safety Cooperation Forum Singapore 2009
          • Vitamin folic acid must be added to bread-making flour from this weekend (11 September 2009)
          • (23 September 2009) FSANZ invites public comment on changes to food laws
          • (8 October 2009) Essential nutrient iodine to be added to bread in Australia
          • Media advisory: Trans Fatty Acids and Saturated Fats
          • (23 October 2009) Joint Communique: Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council
            • Att 1: Dr Neal Blewett AC
            • Att 2: Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy
        • Media Releases 2008
          • National Recall of Piranha Vege Crackers (14 January 2008)
          • (19 March 2008) Changes to Food Code: FSANZ Invites Public Comment
          • Australians positive about safety of our food supply (2 April 2008)
          • FSANZ seeks public comment on mandatory iodine fortification (Australia) and genetically modified corn (22 April 2008)
          • (2 May 2008) Joint Communique: Food Ministers agree to a strategic vision for Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation System
          • (4 June 2008) FSANZ wants feedback on possible changes to food laws
          • (7 July 2008) New Head for Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board
          • (6 August 2008) Public submissions invited on proposed changes to the food code
          • (16 September 2008) Public submissions invited on proposed changes to the food code
          • Advisory on White Rabbit Brand Confectionery
          • (1 October 2008) Changes to food laws: FSANZ invites public comment (1 October 2008)
          • Media Statement: Advisory on Kirin Milk Tea (3 October 2008)
          • Media statement: Advisory on melamine contamination of fruit and vegetables grown in China.
          • Study confirms insufficient Iodine in our food (15 October 2008)
          • Media Advisory on First Milk Vanilla Drink and Tiramisu Italian Cake made in China
          • (28 October 2008) FSANZ wants public comment on new processing aids
          • (24 October 08) Joint Communique: Food ministers consider food labelling review
          • Media Advisory on Boxer Lovers Body Pen Set (body paint)
          • (11 November 2008) FSANZ considers approving voluntary addition of fluoride to bottled water
          • Australian children consume low levels of food colours
          • (17 December 2008) Approval sought for cholesterol-lowering food ingredient in fruit juice
        • Media Releases 2007
          • (12 February 2007) Hon Christopher Pyne MP: Australia-New Zealand Collaboration on Transfats Launched (12 February 2007)
          • (12 March 2007) Hon Christopher Pyne MP: ‘Quick Serve Restaurant Roundtable agrees to Work on Reducing Transfats (Australia only)’
          • (21 March 2007) Changes to Food Code: FSANZ Seeks Public Comment
          • (28 March 2007) Hon Brett Mason - APEC Forum aims to improve Health and Food Safety Standards in the Asia - Pacific
          • Public Comment sought on finishing touches to Health and Nutrition claims (4 April 2007)
          • Major APEC Food Safety Cooperation agreement signed (4 April 2007)
          • FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Moves On (18 April 2007)
          • FSANZ Chief Scientist Marion Healy leaves FSANZ to head up chemical safety body (27 April 2007)
          • 4 May 2007- Joint Communique - Food Ministers Protect Public Health and Support Food Safety
          • (7 May 2007) - Lifesaving Allergy Information Launched today
          • (23 May 2007) - FSANZ mulls changes to food laws
          • (24 May 2007) - Hon Brett Mason: Detailed nutritional info from apples to zucchini now available
          • (28 may 2007) Hon Brett Mason - Make healthy and safer choices for you and your family
          • (22 June 2007) Joint Communique - Food Ministers protect public health
          • (29 June 2007) - Senator Hon Brett Mason: New Appointments to FSANZ Announced
          • (2 July 2007)Senator the Hon Brett Mason - Quicker, better food regulation
          • (18 July 2007)Second Annual Food Safety Conference 19-21 September 2007
          • (8 August 2007) - FSANZ considers a new GM Food and other changes to food laws
          • (13 August 2007) New low GI sugar substitute not suitable for people with fructose disorders
          • Second Food Safety Conference only 2 weeks away
          • (12 September 2007) Senator the Hon Brett Mason: Spring into healthier eating - new food labels kit
          • (26 September 2007) Senator the Hon Brett Mason: Quick serve restaurant roundtable agrees to reduce transfats and saturated fats
          • (3 October 2007) FSANZ seeks public comment on proposed changes to the food code
          • (3 October 2007) Senator the Hon Brett Mason: New Head for Food Regulatory Authority
          • (1 Nov 2007) FSANZ issues Listeria warning
          • (12 December 2007) FSANZ wants public comment on possible changes to food code
          • (21 December 2007) FSANZ seeks public comment on possible changes to food standards code
        • Media Releases 2006
          • Christopher Pyne MP:New Guide launch to Country of Origin Labelling
          • Food Standards and Standards Australia to work closer together (17 March 2006)
          • 22 March 2006 FSANZ seeks comment on proposed changes to food code
          • Christopher Pyne MP - Country of Origin study shows high costs for Industry (1 May 2006)
          • Christopher Pyne MP - New Folic Acid and pregnancy brochure - (8 May 2006)
          • 5 May 2006 - Joint Communique - Food ministers protect public health, support industry innovation
          • Christopher Pyne MP - Streamlined food approvals to benefit $66 billion industry (9 May 2006)
          • (31 May 2006) - FSANZ proposes changes to Food Code: Invites public comment
          • Christopher Pyne - Country of Origin food labelling consumer brochure launched (8 June 2006)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Board Reappointments: Protecting Food Standards (26 June 2006)
          • FSANZ Issues advice on rice and oat beverages (June 2006)
          • Christopher Pyne MP - Applauds industry for tackling hunger through foodbank (10 July 2006)
          • 4 July 2006 - Public comment sought on Mandatory folic acid fortification and minor change to Country of Origin food labelling
          • 9 August 2006 - Changes to Food Code: FSANZ Invites Public Comment
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Improved Food Standards Australia New Zealand web site launched (14 August 2006)
          • FSANZ Seeks public comment on Mandatory Iodine Fortification of food (18 August 2006)
          • Launch of the FSANZ Science Strategy (28 September 2006)
          • Meat pies and chewing gum feature in likely changes to food code
          • FSANZ Warns Consumers of Danger of Sodium Nitrite in Home Cooking (Australia Only) (12 October 2006)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Government Supports Initiatives to Reduce Trans Fats in Food (24 October 2006)
          • Joint Communique: Food Ministers Protect Public Health and Support Industry Innovation (25 October 2006)
          • Plant sterols and formulated beverages now approved (10 November 2006)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Don’t leave the pizza on the benchtop overnight – food safety messages for young people leaving home - Food Safety Week 2006 - 13-18 November (13 November 2006)
          • (13 December 2006) FSANZ invites public comment on latest changes to the Food Code
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP: Don't give your family Food Poisoning - Food Safety Tips for Christmas
        • Media Releases 2005
          • GM Cotton in food supply (9 February 2005)
          • Christopher Pyne MP: A fish called ...? (7 March 2005)
          • FSANZ considers changes to food code
          • Joint Communique: Food Ministers agree to a range of Policy Initiaves (31/3/2005)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP: Consumers have a right to know if produce is imported (6 May 2005)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne:New FSANZ Board Members
          • FSANZ seeks views on proposed changes to food code (25 May 2005)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP: Seafood becomes the first primary industry to operate within national food safety regulations (28 June 2005)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP:Food Ministers to consider final CoOL Proposal at Oct meeting (28 July 2005)
          • FSANZ releases findings of study on preservatives in food (3 August 2005)
          • FSANZ seeks public comment on proposed changes to the food code (3 August 2005)
          • FSANZ seeks community views on strengthened Country of Origin Labelling rules (12 August 2005)
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP: Genetically modified food publication launched (17 August 2005)
          • Joint Media Release New $3M project to help tackle childhood obesity
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP:Roquefort cheese can now be sold in Australia (23 September 2005)
          • (5 October 2005) FSANZ invites public to consider proposed changes to food code
          • Hon Christopher Pyne:Country of Origin Labelling (25 October 2005)
          • Joint Communique(28 October 2005): Food ministers protect public health, support industry innovation
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Food on the Move (7 November 2005)
          • (28 November 2005) FSANZ invites public comment about draft health claims standard
          • (7 December 2005) Bi-national food agency wants comment
          • Hon Christopher Pyne MP: New country of origin food labelling standard gazetted (Australia only)( 8 December 2005)
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          • (4 August 2004) FSANZ seeks comment on proposed food standards
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          • FSANZ issues new advice for preparation of raw cassava and bamboo shoots(7 December 2004)
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        • Media Releases 2003
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          • Joint Communique(12 December 2003): ' Food Ministers agree to a range of policy initiatives
          • FSANZ Board releases strategic review report (15 December 2003)
          • End of the twelve month extension for food labelled on the premises
          • Hon Trish Worth: Food safety at christmas - tips on how to avoid food poisoning ( 21 December 2003)
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