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New partnership heralds start of work on Australia's Branded Food Database
New partnership heralds start of work on Australia's Branded Food Database Work has commenced on a public online database of Australian branded food products. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is partnering with GS1 Australia (GS1), a not-for-profit provider of product identification and information services, to develop the Branded Food Database. The database will provide a central source of brand-specific information for Australian foods and beverages to help people make informed decisions about the products they buy and support public health initiatives such as the Health Star Rating system and the Healthy Food Partnership. FSANZ interim CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the goal was to have information on 85 per cent of all products on the shelves of national retailers in the database by 2023. “We're…
Published 4 November 2021
New requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods
New requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today announced new requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods. The changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) will help ensure mandatory food allergen declarations are clear and consistent so that consumers have the information they need to make safe food choices. The requirements include:
- the declaration of allergen information in a specific format and location on food labels
- the use of simple, plain English terms for allergen declarations.
Published 25 February 2021
Recall of baby spinach products
Recall of baby spinach products Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has been advised the recalled baby spinach products, that may have potential contamination, appears to have come from a single source. The following products identified to date have been recalled:
Results of 27th Australian Total Diet Study released
Results of 27th Australian Total Diet Study released The results show that Australian consumers' exposure to PFAS through food is very low and poses no food safety concerns. Interim Chief Executive Officer Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the results were good news for Australian consumers. “The ATDS is the most comprehensive study of Australians consumers' exposure to chemicals through food,' Dr Cuthbert said. “The 27th ATDS tested for 30 types of PFAS in 1,336 composite samples representing 112 commonly eaten foods sourced from all Australian states and territories. “Only one type of PFAS - perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) - was detected at low levels in less than 2% of all foods sampled. “Overall, dietary exposure to PFOS for the general Australian population was well under the Tolerable Daily Intake. “The ATDS also found that levels of PFAS were…
Published 10 December 2021
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released
Results of latest Australian Total Diet Study released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released the results from its 26th Australian Total Diet Study (ATDS) which looked at levels of persistent organic pollutants including dioxins, dioxin-like compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food. Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the results are good news for Australians, showing exposure to these chemicals through food is low and presents no safety concerns. “The 26th ATDS provides evidence to assure consumers they can continue to be confident that food sold in Australia is safe to eat. “We looked at 33 foods typical of the Australian diet, taking 600 samples across all Australian states and territories. “Our results show that while the selected chemicals are present in the environment, the levels are low and there…
Published 30 July 2021
Safe Food Australia 2023 - updated guide to Food Safety Standards
Safe Food Australia 2023 - updated guide to Food Safety Standards Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has updated Safe Food Australia to incorporate the new Standard 3.2.2A Food safety management tools, which comes into effect in December 2023. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the updated guidance for local government and food businesses was part of a suite of initiatives developed with states and territories to support strengthened food safety in the food service and retail sector to benefit consumers and protect public health and safety. Food service, such as cafes and restaurants, are integral to our way of life and are vitally important to the Australian economy. Many businesses do an excellent job in providing Australians with safe food. “The key changes to the standard are the requirements for training for food handlers and supervisors and…
Published 20 February 2023
Second call for comment on Plain English Allergen Labelling
Second call for comment on Plain English Allergen Labelling Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a second call for comment on a proposal to make allergen information clearer, more consistent and prominent on food labels. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the Plain English Allergen Labelling Proposal (PEAL) reflects a significant amount of work undertaken by FSANZ, including a first round of public consultation in 2018. “Our first call for comment showed broad support for changes to make sure that allergen labelling is clear and in plain English and consumers have the information they need to make informed and safe food choices. “Based on this feedback, our second consultation paper includes draft amendments to the Food Standards Code. “Currently the Food Standards Code…
Published 23 March 2021
Second call for comment on review of infant formula standards
Second call for comment on review of infant formula standards Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for submissions on its assessment of standards for infant formula products. FSANZ has reviewed infant formula standards in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) through Proposal P1028 - Infant formula. The review assessed the current regulatory framework incorporating standards for safety, food technology, nutrient composition, labelling and product representation. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review covers infant formula (for use from newborn), follow-on formula (for use from six to 12 months of age) and infant formula for special dietary use. “Our review aims to ensure regulation of infant formula products is clear, reflects the latest scientific…
Published 26 April 2023
Second call for comment - Plain English Allergen Labelling
Second call for comment - Plain English Allergen Labelling Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a second call for comment on a proposal to make allergen information clearer, more consistent and prominent on food labels. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the Plain English Allergen Labelling Proposal (PEAL) reflects a significant amount of work undertaken by FSANZ, including a first round of public consultation in 2018. “Our first call for comment showed broad support for changes to make sure that allergen labelling is clear and in plain English and consumers have the information they need to make informed and safe food choices. “Based on this feedback, our second consultation paper includes draft amendments to the Food Standards Code. “Currently the Food Standards Code requires 11…
Published 23 March 2021
Second call for comment on soy leghemoglobin permission
Second call for comment on soy leghemoglobin permission Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released a second call for public comment on an application to permit soy leghemoglobin from a genetically modified strain of yeast for use in meat analogue (or meat substitute) products. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said this second round of consultation is seeking comment to allow soy leghemoglobin as a substance used for nutritive purposes and food produced using gene technology in the Food Standards Code. “We received 44 submissions in response to our first call for comment in December 2019 which sought views about at the safety and potential regulation of soy leghemoglobin. ”We also undertook targeted consultation with Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions to discuss any potential regulatory concerns. “Feedback…
Published 6 August 2020