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Notification Circular - 333-25

Notification Circular - 333-25 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 25 March 2025

Coles Supermarkets Australia - Chicken and Salad Sandwich 194g

Coles Supermarkets Australia - Chicken and Salad Sandwich 194g Coles Supermarkets Australia are conducting a recall of the above product. This recallonly applies to those products that do not declare the allergen listed below. Therecalled product has been available for sale from 27 February in Coles Supermarkets,selected Coles Local stores and through Coles Online rapid delivery and Doordash,Uber Eats and Yello, in Victoria. Data Marking: Use by 02/03/25 Problem:  The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (milk). Food Safety Hazard:  Any customers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. What to do:  Customers…

Published 28 February 2025

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

A1328 - Aminopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid

A1328 - Aminopeptidase from GM Trichoderma reesei as a processing aid The Applicant is seeking approval for aminopeptidase to be used as a processing aid in bakery applications.

Published 26 March 2025

General statement on the use of international standards and assessments

General statement on the use of international standards and assessments   (April 2016)   The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act) requires FSANZ to have regard, among other matters, to the objective of achieving consistency between domestic and international food standards when it is considering the development of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. However, the legislation does not permit FSANZ to adopt international standards directly. FSANZ is an active participant in the development of international standards, especially through its participation in the Codex Alimentarius Commission. FSANZ considers the existence and relevance of international standards, including New Zealand standards, in…

Published 28 April 2016

Corporate information

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  Published 30 August 2023

AI transparency statement

AI transparency statement Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) recognises the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support innovation. This statement is part of our compliance with the Policy for the responsible use of AI in government, as adopted from 1 September 2024. Please refer to the FSANZ Corporate Plan 2024-25 for our key activities that AI may impact over time. The following table outlines how FSANZ currently complies…

Published 27 March 2025

Codex Alimentarius Commission

Codex Alimentarius Commission The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) is the international food standards setting body established by the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. Codex develops international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice for an international food code that contributes to the safety, quality and fairness of food trade. Codex, coordinates input from 188 member countries and the European Union, and has a mandate to:

• protect the health of consumers;
• ensure fair international food trade; and
• develop standards based on sound scientific principles.

Published 17 January 2019

Proposal P1063 – Code revision (2024) – Added sugar(s) claims

Proposal P1063 – Code revision (2024) – Added sugar(s) claims To amend the Code to remove “sugars’, and amend the table entry dealing with “Sugar or sugars” in section S4-3.   Approval report Approval report- 7 August 2024 (pdf 354kb). Call for submissions

• Call for submissions (406 KB)…

  Published 19 August 2024

Regulatory Science Network

Regulatory Science Network   (August 2015)   FSANZ is a member of the Australian Government Regulatory Science Network (RSN). Established in 2011, the RSN is a network of Australian government agencies responsible for regulating chemicals (including radio-isotopes), biological agents, foods and/or therapeutic goods. The mission of the RSN is to strengthen regulatory science across government agencies by:

• Providing a forum where regulatory and technical issues can be discussed, thereby enhancing interagency cooperation;
• Promoting a consistent approach to evidence-based decision-making across regulatory agencies;
• Providing cross-agency training and profession development opportunities for agency scientific staff
• Enhancing cross-agency…

  Published 1 December 2015