Published
This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).
For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the FSANZ Food Standards Work Plan.
Previous Notification Circulars and Gazettes are available on the FSANZ website.
FSANZ Board communique
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board met from 11-12 March 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters, as well as governance, organisational, performance and strategic matters. The meeting communique is now available.
New applications and proposals
FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following application. An opportunity to comment will be available at a later date which will be publicly notified.
General procedure
Date received: 20 January 2025
Call for submissions
FSANZ invites written submissions on the assessment of the following application via the FSANZ Consultation Hub by 11:59pm (Canberra time) Wednesday 30 April 2025.
General procedure
- A1314 - Permitting small dogs and cats in aircraft cabins: this application seeks to amend the Code to permit companion animals (small dogs and cats) to accompany their owners aboard airline cabins under controlled conditions. The application seeks to amend the clause on live animals in areas in which food is handled (clause 24 of Standard 3.2.2).
Work Plan update
The Food Standards Work Plan has been updated - Food Standards Work Plan.