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Food incidents

Food incidents What is a food incident? A food incident is a situation within the food supply chain where there is a possible or confirmed risk associated with the consumption of a food. A food incident can also relate to an issue that could, or is expected to, impact on multiple government jurisdictions. A food incident may be identified from various sources, for example food recalls, a multi-jurisdictional outbreak investigation or intelligence from industry, local/state government or international counterparts. How do governments respond to food incidents?…

Published 26 June 2025

Trans Fatty acids reports 2009

Trans Fatty acids reports 2009

Coles Supermarkets- Peanut Butter Smooth 1kg and Peanut Butter Crunchy 1kg

Coles Supermarkets- Peanut Butter Smooth 1kg and Peanut Butter Crunchy 1kg Coles Supermarkets Ltd are conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets and online nationally. Date Marking:  Best Before 05/02/2027  Problem:  Biotoxin (aflatoxin) contamination. Food safety hazard:  Food products containing aflatoxin may cause illness/injury if consumed. What to do:  Consumers should not eat this product. Consumers should return the product(s) to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.  Coles Online customers can receive a refund or credit by contacting Coles Online…

Published 30 June 2025

FSANZ Board approves updated GM food definitions

FSANZ Board approves updated GM food definitions Food ministers from Australia and New Zealand are now considering a proposal to modernise how genetically modified (GM) food is defined in the Food Standards Code, following approval by our Board. Under the changes, outdated, process-based definitions for GM food will be replaced with clearer, outcome-based ones.  The updated definitions, developed through Proposal P1055 – Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques, bring the Code into line with current science and international regulatory approaches used in economies like Canada, Japan and England. Foods produced using new breeding techniques, such as forms of gene editing, will not be considered GM if no novel DNA is introduced as an outcome of the genetic change. These types of changes are…

Published 2 July 2025

FSANZ updates estimate of annual cost of foodborne illness

FSANZ updates estimate of annual cost of foodborne illness Foodborne illness costs the Australian economy around $3 billion each year, up from $2.81 billion in 2023, updated FSANZ estimates show. About a quarter of Australia’s annual gastroenteritis cases are linked to contaminated food.  Our latest modelling confirms Campylobacter remains the most costly foodborne pathogen, accounting for an estimated $517 million in costs annually. Norovirus, pathogenic Escherichia Coli (E. coli) and non-typhoidal Salmonella each account for more than $150 million. Most of these costs are due to lost workforce productivity. While less common, highly pathogenic foodborne bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes and Shiga toxin-producing E.Coli and Salmonella have higher costs…

Published 2 July 2025

Notification Circular - 347-25

Notification Circular - 347-25 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 3 July 2025

FSANZ Board strengthening our trans-Tasman food partnership

FSANZ Board strengthening our trans-Tasman food partnership Australia and New Zealand acknowledged their shared commitment to a safe and innovative food system at a FSANZ Board stakeholder event hosted by the New Zealand Food Safety Minister, the Hon Andrew Hoggard at New Zealand Parliament last month. Minister Hoggard was joined by the Australian High Commissioner, Mr Daniel Sloper PSM and FSANZ Board Chair Glenys Beauchamp in celebrating the strength of the long-standing trans-Tasman food regulation partnership. More than 90 representatives from government, industry, academia and public health attended, with discussion focused on sustainability, consumer trust and safe innovation. It was a valuable opportunity to reflect on shared achievements and future priorities across our bi-national food system and globally…

Published 2 July 2025

100th JECFA: Shaping global food standards

100th JECFA: Shaping global food standards FSANZ experts recently joined the 100th meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), helping inform international decisions on the safety of food additives. JECFA’s scientific evaluations support Codex Alimentarius standards, which underpin food regulations around the world, including our Food Standards Code.  FSANZ staff attended as independent experts in toxicology and dietary exposure assessment, contributing to the evaluation of chemicals on the agenda, including new food additives, and re-evaluation of existing additives and processing aids. The milestone meeting also reflected on advances in food chemical risk assessment and the role of emerging technologies in future evaluations.…

Published 2 July 2025

P1066 – Review of young child formula

P1066 – Review of young child formula The purpose of this proposal is to revise and clarify Code provisions as they apply to young child formula (1-3 years), including regulatory definitions, composition, labelling and representation of products.   Administrative assessment

Published 3 July 2025

A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food

A1269 - Cultured Quail as a Novel Food On 18 June 2025, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) were gazetted to permit the use of cell-cultured quail as a food. The application from Vow Group Pty Ltd sought approval to use cultured quail cells in combination with other ingredients to make products such as logs, rolls and patties. The application was assessed under FSANZ’s major procedure and included two rounds of public consultation. Our assessment concluded that the product is safe for human consumption and presents no toxicological, nutritional or allergenic concerns. The quail cell line was…

Published 18 June 2025