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Survey of chemical migration from food contact packaging materials in Australian food

Survey of chemical migration from food contact packaging materials in Australian food Food packaging is vital for ensuring foods are not contaminated, providing physical protection and extending the shelf life of foods. Packaging materials are becoming increasingly complex in their design and composition. As such, the safety of materials is being considered by regulators around the world. FSANZ is aware of a number of reports about chemicals in food contact packaging that might migrate into the food or liquid inside a package. To assess whether the levels of packaging chemicals in Australian foods and beverages present any health and safety risks, FSANZ undertook a survey of a range of chemicals associated with packaging materials. A total of 65 foods and beverages…

Published 22 March 2013

Survey of GM in Soy-based Infant Formula

Survey of GM in Soy-based Infant Formula In September 2010, several media reports , including reports on testing undertaken by Greenpeace, suggested that genetically modified (GM) ingredients had been found in soy-based infant formula that were not labelled as containing GM components. In response, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a small survey of a soy-based infant formula for GM ingredients, recognising the consumer sensitivities associated with infants and infant formula. Six samples of a major brand of soy-based infant formula with different batch codes and use-by dates were purchased from a number of supermarkets. Each sample was analysed using a similar testing methodology by two independent accredited laboratories for GM DNA commonly used in GM…

Published 22 March 2013

Survey of inorganic arsenic in seaweed and seaweed-containing products available in Australia

Survey of inorganic arsenic in seaweed and seaweed-containing products available in Australia (January 2013) Executive summary Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a small survey investigating levels of inorganic arsenic in dried seaweed and products containing seaweed available in Australia. This survey was conducted as part of the FSANZ surveillance and monitoring program in 2010 with the intention of reviewing our consumer advice released in 2004. In November 2004, FSANZ issued a media release advising Australian consumers to avoid hijiki seaweed as it may contain high levels of naturally occurring inorganic arsenic. The levels of inorganic arsenic in various seaweed types tested were all below the maximum level (ML) for seaweed of 1 mg/kg in the…

Published 28 February 2014

Survey of low-THC hemp seed foods

Survey of low-THC hemp seed foods Introduction The Implementation Sub-committee for Food Regulation (ISFR) bi-nationally coordinated survey was carried out to investigate whether:

  • The low-THC hemp food products sold in Australia and New Zealand complies with the requirement in the Food Standards Code (the Code) in term of the level of THC and CBD present in the products, and
  • Labelling of the products complies with the Code. 
Results The survey was led by the NSW Food Authority and involved the testing of the total THC and total CBD level in hemp-based food products such as hemp seeds, hemp flour, hemp protein, hemp oil, and other food products which contain hemp as an ingredient. Products were collected across six Australian jurisdictions…

Published 4 April 2023

Survey of nitrates and nitrites

Survey of nitrates and nitrites Nitrates and nitrites occur naturally in plant foods as part of the nitrogen cycle between air, land and water environments. Most of our dietary exposure to nitrates and nitrites is through fruit and vegetables. Eating fruit and vegetables is widely recommended due to the strong evidence of beneficial health effects against a range of diseases. Nitrates and nitrites have also been used as food additives in cured meats and some cheeses for many years, primarily to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum.Adding nitrites or nitrates improves the microbiological safety of these foods and extends their safe shelf life. In the past, some concerns have been raised about possible health risks associated with nitrates and nitrites in foods. To estimate…

Published 22 March 2013

2011 APVMA notices

2011 APVMA notices December 2011 7 December 2011 - Notification to FSANZ under section 13A of the Agvet code [ pdf ] November 2011 22 November 2011 - Notification to FSANZ under section 13A of the Agvet code [ pdf ] 9 November 2011 - Notification to FSANZ under section 13A of the Agvet code [pdf] October 2011 25 October 2011…

Published 22 March 2013

2012 APVMA notices

2012 APVMA notices December 13 December 2012 - Notification to FSANZ under section 13A of the Agvet code (pdf 88kb) | (word 38kb)  November 27 November 2012 - Notification to FSANZ under section 13A of the Agvet code (pdf 17kb) |…

Published 16 January 2014

Application A552 - Cadmium in Peanuts

Application A552 - Cadmium in Peanuts Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 22 June 2013

Application A553 - Food derived from Glyphosate - Tolerant Cotton line MON88913

Application A553 - Food derived from Glyphosate - Tolerant Cotton line MON88913 Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 22 June 2013

Application A555 - Declaration of Antioxidants in Fats and Oils

Application A555 - Declaration of Antioxidants in Fats and Oils Page last updated: 13 February 2025

Published 25 January 2014