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Overview
The Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Board met on 26 June 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters. The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency.
Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers’ Meeting
Once notified, the Food Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) has 60 days to consider FSANZ Board decisions on standards matters. The following decisions will be notified within 10 business days:
A1314 Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins
The Board approved Application A1314 to amend the Code to address the food safety risks associated with permitting companion animals (small dogs and cats) to accompany their owners in airline cabins where food is being prepared. The application sought to amend the clause on live animals in areas in which food is handled (clause 24 of Standard 3.2.2). FSANZ's role focused on food safety risks and any management requirements. It is recognised that additional matters were raised in submissions which go beyond the scope of the FSANZ assessment. These are addressed in other regulations and policies. The proposed changes to the Standard do not affect existing permissions for assistance animals in aircraft cabins. The Board commended the team for their efforts with this complex piece of work.
A1315 Chitosan and (1,3)-β-glucans from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a food additive
The Board approved Application A1315 to permit the use of mushroom chitosan (a combination of chitosan and beta-1,3-glucans) from white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) as a food additive (preservative) in a range of food and beverage products.