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Sulphites

Sulphites (February 2019) Sulphites are naturally occurring minerals that have a long history of use in foods. They naturally occur in some foods but are widely used as a food additive to prevent microbial spoilage and preserve colour. Cordials, dried fruit, sausages and wine are some of the foods that commonly contain sulphites. International scientific committees and FSANZ have thoroughly investigated the safety of sulphites and concluded that for most people sulphites are safe. However some sulphite-sensitive people, many of whom also have asthma, may react to sulphites with allergy-like symptoms. Following surveys of levels of sulphites in foods in Australia and New Zealand, FSANZ evaluated whether there were any issues with those levels and exposure. We concluded that there was a…

Published 15 February 2019

Acrylamide and food

Acrylamide and food What is acrylamide? Acrylamide is a chemical that can form when certain starchy foods are cooked or processed. While there's no direct evidence that acrylamide can cause cancer in humans, there is evidence it can cause cancer in laboratory animals. Read more about this evidence. Therefore, FSANZ believes that it is prudent to reduce our exposure to acrylamide in food. How are Australians and New Zealanders exposed to acrylamide? Acrylamide has been detected in a range of foods including fried or roasted potato products, cereal-based products (including sweet biscuits and toasted bread) and coffee. Estimated dietary exposures of Australian consumers to acrylamide in food were investigated as…

Published 1 November 2018

Arsenic

Arsenic (January 2020) Arsenic is a chemical element found in water, air, food and soil as a naturally occurring substance or due to contamination from human activity. Arsenic occurs in organic and inorganic forms. The organic forms are of relatively low toxicity while the inorganic forms present a greater hazard. Both forms of arsenic appear naturally in soil and ground water and as such, their presence (in extremely low levels) in foods is unavoidable. Monitoring arsenic levels in food FSANZ and other Australian and New Zealand government agencies continuously monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe and that foods comply with standards for chemical contamination. Our most recent Australian Total Diet Study investigated total and…

Published 24 January 2020

Benzene in flavoured beverages

Benzene in flavoured beverages (April 2013) Benzene is a common industrial chemical used in manufacturing plastics and some types of rubbers, detergents, drugs, and pesticides. Natural sources of benzene include volcanoes and forest fires. It is also found in crude oil, petrol and cigarette smoke. Benzene may also be found in non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks at very low levels. Why is benzene in some beverages? Benzene can form at very low levels in beverages that contain both ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium benzoate. Ascorbic acid occurs naturally in fruit and juices and may also be added as an antioxidant, while sodium benzoate is added to prevent spoilage. Low levels of benzene can be formed due to chemical reactions of these substances. What is the beverage industry doing to reduce…

Published 24 June 2014

Proposal P282 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Poultry Meat Final Assessment Report - 19 March 2010 [ pdf ] Supporting document 1 - Cost benefit scenarios [ pdf ] Baseline survey on the prevalence and concentration of Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken meat on-farm and at primary processing [ pdf ] Draft Assessment Report - 7 December 2005 [ word…

Published 9 April 2014

Proposal P283 - Wine-Making

Proposal P283 - Wine-Making Final Assessment Report - 18 March 2004 [ word Ipdf 605kb ] Initial / Draft Assessment Report - 19 November 2003 [ word I pdf 289kb ]

Published 23 March 2013

Proposal P284 - Minor Amendments Ominibus V

Proposal P284 - Minor Amendments Ominibus V Final Assessment Report - 23 March 2005 [ word I pdf ] Draft Assessment Report - 20 October 2004 [ pdf 318kb ] Initial / Draft Assessment Report - 17 March 2004 [ word I pdf 261kb ]

Published 23 March 2013

Sulphites

Acrylamide and food

Arsenic

Benzene in flavoured beverages

Proposal P278 - Use of Nicotine and Nicotiana Species in Food

Proposal P279 - Review of Schedule 1, Standard 1.3.1 - Food Additives

Proposal P281 - Maximum Residue Limits Anomalies

Proposal P282 - Primary Production and Processing Standard for Poultry Meat

Proposal P283 - Wine-Making

Proposal P284 - Minor Amendments Ominibus V