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Food safety basics

Food safety basics Follow these key steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness for yourself, your family and friends. Check your food is safe to use Before you prepare any food, make sure it is safe:

For people vulnerable to illness, avoid higher risk foods - read Food safety for vulnerable people to find out more.
For people with food allergies, check the ingredients and allergen statements on packaging.
All food recalls consumers need to know about are listed on our…
Published 13 July 2023

COVID-19 and food

COVID-19 and food The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) advise there is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food or food packaging. Read more in the ICMSF opinion on SARS-C0V-2 and its relationship to food safety. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease spreading from person to person. It's not a foodborne disease. There's no evidence to suggest people will get infected by swallowing the virus in, or on, food or drink. Research has shown that the virus is inactivated in the acidic environment of the stomach, and is unlikely to reach…

Published 13 July 2023

Food delivery

Food delivery This advice can help food businesses doing home delivery. You must ensure you have the skills and knowledge to manage any food safety risks. Know your food safety requirements You must comply with all the food safety requirements that apply to your food operations. There are strict health and hygiene requirements to prevent food contamination. The Food Standards Code Standard 3.2.2 includes requirements for hygiene, food handling, temperature control and food transport. If you're thinking of starting a business to deliver food, check if you need prior approvals to operate. Your state or territory authorities have more information for food businesses. Read more about Food enforcement…

Published 23 September 2021

Genetically modified foods

Genetically modified foods All genetically modified (GM) foods intended for sale in Australia and New Zealand must undergo a safety assessment by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). FSANZ will not approve a GM food unless it is safe to eat. Read more about GM foods. In this section

P1056 - Caffeine Review

P1056 - Caffeine Review Proposal P1056 will review the permissions for caffeine in sports foods and general foods and consider the risk it poses to sensitive sub-populations. It seeks to address issues raised in Urgent Proposal P1054 - Pure and highly concentrated caffeine products which was prepared as an emergency interim response and prohibited the retail sale of foods in which total caffeine is present in a concentration of 5% or more (if the food is a solid or semi-solid food) or 1% or more (if the food is a liquid food). This prohibition came into force on 12 December 2019 and will remain in place until the completion of proposal P1056. 2nd Call for Submissions - Consultations Papers

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Published 1 July 2023

Notification Circular - 331-25

Notification Circular - 331-25 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…

Published 4 March 2025

Survey of Metals in Apple Juice and Other Apple Products

Survey of Metals in Apple Juice and Other Apple Products In 2023, FSANZ managed a survey measuring levels of various metal contaminants in apple juice and other apple products. The samples were collected in all Australian states and territories in 2021 and 2022 as part of a previous national Patulin survey. What was tested? Most of the sampled products were apple juice, including not from concentrate, reconstituted and freshly squeezed varieties. Several solid apple products including infant foods, apple puree, apple sauce, canned apple, and dried apple were also included in the survey. All samples were analysed for metal contaminants including total arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. Samples with detectable…

Published 4 March 2025

Monitoring the safety of our food supply 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 microbiological contaminants, pesticide residue limits and chemical contamination. FSANZ also monitors nutrients in the Australian food supply, compiling the results in databases available to the public. Completed ISFR food surveys…

Published 23 March 2021