Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report.
The report showcases our work in ensuring a safe and trusted food supply in Australia and New Zealand.
FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the year was defined by significant regulatory and scientific progress driven by collaboration with stakeholders and Food Regulation System partners.
‘We finalised 20 applications and 7 proposals that advanced food standards and helped maintain trust in the safety of our food supply,’ Dr Cuthbert said.
‘Our work covered new and emerging areas of food regulation, including the first cell-cultured food approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand and updated definitions for genetically modified food.
‘We also continued work to strengthen egg safety standards and review the Health Star Rating system and nutrition information panel to ensure labelling supports consumers to make informed food choices.’
Dr Cuthbert said FSANZ continued to deliver on its core functions, coordinating 87 food recalls and supporting the management of 10 significant food safety issues.
‘We also strengthened our international partnerships, from collaborative assessments with Health Canada to new science dialogues across the Asia–Pacific region, ensuring Australia and New Zealand remain leaders in evidence-based food regulation,’ she said.
‘Our achievements reflect the expertise of our staff and strong partnerships across the Food Regulation System.’
Read the full report at Annual Report 2024-25 | Food Standards Australia New Zealand.