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IKEA Pty Limited - SLAGVERK breaded wheat-based pieces 500g
IKEA Pty Limited - SLAGVERK breaded wheat-based pieces 500g IKEA Pty Limited are conducting a recall of the above frozen product. The product has been available for sale in IKEA stores in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA and WA. Date Marking: Best Before Date 19-08-2025Article Number: 205.588.94 Problem: The presence of foreign object (black rubber pieces). Food safety hazard: Food products containing black rubber pieces may cause illness/injury if consumed. What to do: Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information…
Published 6 June 2025
Call for comment on use of a nutritive substance in infant formula
Call for comment on use of a nutritive substance in infant formula Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to permit the use of a nutritive substance in infant formula products. The substance, 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), is a type of human-identical milk oligosaccharide (HiMO) made using a genetically modified source organism. The application seeks approval to use the synthesised 3-FL in infant formula products. FSANZ has found it is chemically, structurally and functionally the same as the naturally occurring 3-FL found in human milk. 3-FL offers potential health benefits for infants including increasing beneficial gut bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium, and anti-pathogenic effects. Our safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns with the proposed use. While breastfeeding is…
Published 11 June 2025
A1324 - 3-fucosyllactose as a nutritive substance in infant formula products
A1324 - 3-fucosyllactose as a nutritive substance in infant formula products To permit the voluntary addition of 3-fucosyllactose, a human-identical milk oligosaccharide, in infant formula products.
Published 11 February 2025
Novel food - Record of views formed in response to inquiries
Novel food - Record of views formed in response to inquiries This document provides a record of views formed and actions taken in relation to Standard 1.5.1 - Novel Foods of the Code. It lists foods and food ingredients with views regarding their status as non-traditional/novel foods. Prior to March 2008, these views were reached by the now superseded Novel Food Reference Group (NFRG) either alone or in consultation with Senior Food Officers of the Australian, state, territory and New Zealand governments, as well as the then Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service. Since March 2008, the views recorded are the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods (ANCF) (blue text in the table below). Although the FSANZ NFRG no longer…
Published 4 April 2023
Mexim Australia - Mughlai Paratha 400g
Mexim Australia - Mughlai Paratha 400g Mexim Australia are conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale in Bangladeshi and Asian grocery stores in NSW, VIC, SA and NT. Date Marking: Best Before 10 November 26 Problem: The presence of an undeclared allergen (eggs). Food safety hazard: Any consumers who have an egg allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do: Consumers who have an egg allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. For further information please contact: MEXIM AUSTRALIA…
Published 11 June 2025
World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in action
World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in action Science is at the heart of safe food - trust in our food system depends on it. On 7 June 2025 we’re celebrating World Food Safety Day and the science behind our standards. At Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), we apply world-class science to protect public health, develop standards for industry and regulators and help consumers make informed choices. Our scientists use rigorous methods like microbiological risk assessments, toxicological evaluations and dietary exposure assessments to approve new foods and assess and address food safety issues. Some of our recent projects highlight this science in action. Last year, we finalised a …
Published 5 June 2025
FSANZ and Health Canada collaborate on GM food assessments
FSANZ and Health Canada collaborate on GM food assessments FSANZ and Health Canada have implemented a collaborative arrangement for the pre-market assessment of genetically modified (GM) foods. The Shared Assessment Process (SAP) allows food developers to submit an application for joint assessment. One agency leads the scientific assessment, while the other reviews the results independently, with each agency making its own decision. By removing duplication, the process cuts down approval times while upholding each country’s high safety standards. The SAP has been piloted on several GM food applications and is expected to offer greater…
Published 6 May 2025
Consumer trust in food safety holds steady
Consumer trust in food safety holds steady Results from our 2024 CIT survey have been published, providing our annual snapshot of consumer attitudes to food safety, labelling and the regulation system across Australia and New Zealand. Now in its second year, the survey shows confidence in the safety of our food supply remains steady with 69% of consumers saying they trust the food they eat. FSANZ remains trusted to do our job, with 81% of people familiar with us expressing confidence in our work. Labelling remains an important factor in how people choose food. More than 70% of consumers feel confident using labels, but this is limited by readability, understanding and concerns about trustworthiness. Since 2023, trust in labelling regulated by…
Published 5 June 2025
Building global connections for a safer, more innovative food future
Building global connections for a safer, more innovative food future Strong international partnerships are essential to keeping national and global food systems safe, trusted and innovative. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert and Public Health Branch General Manager Christel Leemhuis recently joined more than 20 national and international food authority leaders at the sixth International Heads of Food Agencies Forum in Santiago, Chile. The theme for this year’s forum was Innovation, Technology and Digital Transformation in Food Safety. FSANZ chaired a key session on using AI to improve food inspections and contributed to discussions on digital transformation, emerging technologies, risk communication and managing information in the digital age. FSANZ also shared insights into Australia's approach to cell-cultured food assessments…
Published 6 May 2025
New video: Dietary Exposure Assessment
New video: Dietary Exposure Assessment Check out our latest video for a simple overview of how we estimate dietary exposure to food chemicals and nutrients. The explainer video complements our updated Principles and Practices of Dietary Exposure Assessment, featuring information about new nutrition survey data, updated methods and tools including Harvest, a custom-built program used to calculate dietary exposures. Dietary exposure assessments are a critical component of our work to develop effective standards and support informed decisions and trust in food safety across Australia and New Zealand. Watch the video.
Published 6 May 2025