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Board Risk Appetite Statement

Board Risk Appetite Statement The Risk Appetite Statement sets the amount of risk the FSANZ Board is willing to accept in order to achieve agency objectives. It summarises the Board’s appetite for risk across a range of agency activities which underpin achievement of our strategic goals, support delivery of government outcomes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements for efficient and effective public governance. The statement is dynamic and reviewed on an annual basis.   Download File…

Published 31 March 2025

NPC user guide

NPC user guide This guide gives you details on how to use the Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC). Learn how to create recipes, add ingredients and define other aspects of your recipe to produce a Nutrition Information Panel (NIP). On this page

Foods in the NPC

Foods in the NPC Here you'll find information about the foods that are in the Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC) database and how we've identified, named and described them. On this page

The NPC database The NPC database 2011 includes nutrient data for 2520 foods/ingredients, primarily sourced from FSANZ's food composition databases - NUTTAB 2010 and AUSNUT 2007. Both of these data sources have since been updated and as such an update of the NPC dataset…

Published 17 September 2020

Perfluorinated compounds

Perfluorinated compounds Perfluorinated compounds and their derivatives are man-made chemicals that have been used in a wide range of products, including garments and textiles, fabric protection, furniture, and some types of fire-fighting foam. There are three principal contaminants that may be found in contaminated food: PFOS; PFOA and PFHxS. The scientific literature on the effects of these chemicals on people is inconclusive. However, testing on animals has shown some effects at low doses.   National Heath Measures Survey The National Heath Measures Survey (NHMS) 2022–24 measured 11 different types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood of Australians. The key findings were: 

  • Three out of the 11 types PFAS tested (PFOS, PFHxS and PFOA) were…

    Published 3 June 2025

NPC reference list

NPC reference list The references on this page was compiled in August 2011.

  1. Brand Miller J, James KW and Maggiore P. (1993) Tables of Composition of Australian Aboriginal Foods. Canberra: Aboriginal Studies Press.
  2. United States Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Databank for Standard Reference. (2006) Release 19. www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
  3. United States Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Databank for Standard Reference. (2010) Release 23. www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
  4. Athar N, McLaughlin J and Taylor G. (2003) The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables. 6th edition. Palmerston North…

    Published 26 September 2023

Piloting the Health Canada-FSANZ Shared Assessment Process

Piloting the Health Canada-FSANZ Shared Assessment Process Health Canada and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) have been exploring regulatory harmonization and through collaboration have developed a Shared Assessment Process aiming to make the GM food approval processes of both agencies more efficient by reducing assessment time, the resources required and costs. Beginning in 2013, both agencies analysed the feasibility of implementing a collaborative arrangement regarding the pre-market assessment of GM foods. After identifying the type of collaboration that would work best within their respective regulatory frameworks (i.e., a shared assessment), Health Canada and FSANZ conducted two pilot assessments to test the functionality of the process. The…

Published 5 December 2024

Application A1302 - Food derived from insect-protected corn line MZIR260

Application A1302 - Food derived from insect-protected corn line MZIR260 To seek approval for the sale and use of food derived from corn line MZIR260, genetically modified for protection from insect pests.

Published 19 June 2024

M1023 2024 MRL Harmonisation Proposal

M1023 2024 MRL Harmonisation Proposal To consider varying maximum residue limits (MRLs) for residues of specific agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals that may occur in food commodities. Administrative assessment M1023 Administrative assessment (132KB)

Published 3 June 2025

UPDATED 06.06.2025 | Protea Foods Pty Ltd - Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional (100g) and Peri-Peri Chilli (40g)

UPDATED 06.06.2025 | Protea Foods Pty Ltd - Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional (100g) and Peri-Peri Chilli (40g) Protea Foods Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of the above product(s).Lekker Biltong Slices Traditional has been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets in NSW, Independent retailers in VIC and WA.Lekker Biltong Slices Peri-Peri Chilli in independent retailers in WA.  Date Marking:  Traditional (100g) - 11 JAN 26 – Batch 08 0804 and 08 0904 Peri-Peri Chilli (40g) - 11 JAN 26 – Batch 08 0804 and 08 0904   Problem:  A packaging fault resulting in microbial contamination (mould).  Food safety hazard:  Food products contaminated with mould may cause illness if consumed.  What to do:…

Published 28 May 2025

Notification Circular - 344-25

Notification Circular - 344-25 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 11 June 2025