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FSANZ 2023-2024 Annual Report released
FSANZ 2023-2024 Annual Report released Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, highlighting the agency's key achievements in maintaining the safety of the food supply across both countries. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert emphasised the year’s strong performance in standards setting. “We delivered a 56% increase in productivity, completing 25 applications and 3 proposals that resulted in amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, supporting food safety, public health and industry innovation,” Dr Cuthbert said. “This included several historic milestones, such as the world-first approval of a genetically modified banana and the…
Published 20 November 2024
Looking to the future of food safety
Looking to the future of food safety Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is staying ahead of changes in the rapidly evolving food sector. FSANZ is guided by 3 strategic objectives, outlined in the Corporate Plan 2024-25. The first objective - ‘Food you can trust’ – is about ensuring the food supply in Australia and New Zealand is safe, both now and into the future. As part of its work to support a safe food supply, FSANZ proactively identifies and responds to emerging challenges and opportunities within the joint Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation System. In 2021, we introduced a new emerging issues framework - Vigilance and Intelligence Before food issues Emerge, otherwise known as the VIBE - to identify, triage and respond to…
Published 21 January 2025
FSANZ Board communique: 11 December 2024 meeting
FSANZ Board communique: 11 December 2024 meeting Overview The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board met on 11 December 2024 to consider standards matters for decision, governance, organisational and performance matters and set aside time for strategic discussions. The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency. Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting…
Published 19 December 2024
A message from our CEO
A message from our CEO Happy New Year from all of us at Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)! As we move into 2025, I look forward to continuing to work alongside my FSANZ colleagues, our dedicated Board and you - our valued stakeholders. Through collaboration and commitment, I am confident we will embrace new opportunities and address emerging challenges to deliver on our vision of World-leading standards, safe food for life. FSANZ is dedicated to making food safer, empowering consumers to make informed, healthier choices, and enabling industry to produce safe, nutritious food while thriving in both local and global markets. Our priorities in 2025 include finalising energy labelling and claims on alcoholic beverages, updating definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques, and completing reviews on egg food safety and caffeine. We will also…
Published 6 February 2025
Strengthening food safety after a recall
Strengthening food safety after a recall Did you know food recalls can do more than just remove unsafe food from shelves? In response to conducting a recall of their product, most businesses take proactive steps to prevent food safety issues from recurring.As part of food recall reporting requirements, food businesses are required to identify corrective actions they have taken. Our food recall statistics show businesses take a range of corrective actions including staff training, amending handling procedures, updating product labels, altering ingredients, improving manufacturing practices and changing equipment. The majority of food business (90%) reported undertaking more than one corrective action. These efforts help reduce the likelihood of recalls happening…
Published 13 March 2025
Food Safety Week 2024: 'Look before you cook – reading food labels'
Food Safety Week 2024: 'Look before you cook – reading food labels' Do you ‘look before you cook’ your favourite foods? Consumers are being encouraged to check the food safety instructions on packaged foods before preparing meals as part of Australian Food Safety Week (9-16 November). Brought to you by our friends at the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC), Food Safety Week is an annual event promoting good food safety practices. This year’s theme, ‘Look before you cook,’ highlights the importance of checking food labels and following storage and cooking instructions to ensure food is handled in a way that prevents hazards like bacteria entering food and causing foodborne illness. Millions of Australians are affected by food poisoning each year. Taking simple precautions,…
Published 8 November 2024
Safeguarding food safety through surveillance and horizon scanning
Safeguarding food safety through surveillance and horizon scanning Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) continues to play a vital role in protecting the safety of the food supply through ongoing surveillance and monitoring activities. This year, FSANZ is leading the 28th Australia Total Diet Study (ATDS) – the most comprehensive survey of chemicals, nutrients and other substances in the Australian diet. Over 2,000 food samples are being collected nationwide and analysed for more than 600 chemicals including pesticides, antimicrobials, metals and mycotoxins. The data from the ATDS will strengthen food safety standards and help ensure that the Australian food supply remains safe. FSANZ also conducts targeted surveys. Examples include surveys on pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Australian foods, as well as metals…
Published 31 January 2025
New Food Standards Code compilation now available
New Food Standards Code compilation now available We are excited to announce the release of a new compilation of the Food Standards Code. This user-friendly PDF brings together all 80 Standards and 29 Schedules that currently make up the Code into a single, searchable document. Developed in response to stakeholder feedback, this convenient resource makes it easier than ever to navigate and use the Code. The document will be updated whenever a change is gazetted. Subscribers will then be notified through our Notification Circular email. Please note: This compilation is for reference purposes only. The authoritative version of the Code is located on the Federal Register of Legislation. Download now
Published 6 February 2025
Australian food recall statistics
Australian food recall statistics FSANZ collects and reports annual and decadal data on Australian food recalls. The data presents the reasons for food recalls and the types of foods recalled, as well as detailed analysis of causes (e.g. allergens and contaminants) and corrective actions taken by food businesses. Our statistics help identify trends and common issues in food recalls, supporting effective management and prevention of future incidents. Foods recalled annually represent a very small proportion of total products available in the Australian food supply. Most recalls are taken as a precautionary measure by the food businesses to ensure potentially unsafe food is removed from distribution and sale. Only a small number of food recalls are linked to reported cases of illness or injury. …
Published 1 May 2025
FSANZ Board communique: 11-12 March 2025 Meeting
FSANZ Board communique: 11-12 March 2025 Meeting Overview The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board met from 11-12 March 2025 to discuss and decide on standards matters, as well as governance, organisational, performance and strategic matters. The FSANZ Board is the accountable authority for the agency. Matters for Decision notified to the Food Ministers' Meeting Once notified, Food…
Published 14 March 2025