Consumer information

Our mission is to ensure consumers can trust the foods they choose to eat. Public confidence in the food supply is a cornerstone of a healthy population and a strong economy. Find out more about what FSANZ does to keep our food supply safe and help consumers make informed choices.

Labelling information for consumers

Food labels provide important information to help consumers make food choices. FSANZ sets standards for what information must be on food labels.

Food allergies and intolerances

Advice on food allergies and intolerances caused by ingredients such as peanuts, milk, eggs, fish and shellfish, soy, lupin and wheat.

Preventing foodborne illness

Practicing good food safety can reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

Nutrition

Nutrients from food support the body's growth, maintenance and overall health.

Food fortification

Food fortification is when certain vitamins or minerals are added to specified food when there is a demonstrated public health need.

Special purpose foods

Special purpose foods are intended for use by physiologically vulnerable individuals and population sub-groups.

Chemicals in food

The Food Standards Code includes maximum residue limits (MRLs) for agricultural and veterinary chemicals in food.

Imported foods

Foods imported for sale in Australia must comply with the Food Standards Code.

Food additives

Food additives play an important part in our food supply. Find out more about food additives and associated standards.

Genetically modified foods

All genetically modified (GM) foods intended for sale in Australia and New Zealand must undergo a safety assessment by FSANZ.

Our safe food supply

FSANZ works with other government agencies in Australia and New Zealand to monitor the food supply and ensure it is safe.

Food technologies and novel foods

Novel foods are non-traditional foods that require assessment by FSANZ to establish their safety before they are added to the food supply.

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