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Notification Circular - 335-25

Notification Circular - 335-25 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 31 March 2025

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in spinach products

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in spinach products A number of food retailers are recalling spinach and mixed salad products from stores in multiple states following detection of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) in 2 spinach products.

Published 29 March 2025

FSANZ Board

FSANZ Board The Food Standards Australia New Zealand Board is the accountable authority for the agency. It must govern FSANZ in a way that promotes:

  • the proper use and management of public resources
  • the achievement of the agency's purpose, and
  • the sustainability of the agency.  
Under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), the FSANZ Board is appointed by the relevant Australian Minister in consultation with the Food Ministers' Meeting and must include qualified people from all walks of life. The Board has 12 members. Members are drawn from specialist areas such as public health, food science, human nutrition, consumer affairs, food allergy, medical science, microbiology, food safety,…

Published 12 July 2023

UPDATED 29.03.25 | Coles - Various mixed salad leaves

UPDATED 29.03.25 | Coles - Various mixed salad leaves Coles Supermarkets Australia are conducting a recall of the above products. The products have been available for sale in Coles Supermarkets and Coles Local stores and through Coles Online in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC and TAS. Any products marked with an asterisk (*) have also been sold in SA & NT. Date Marking: All use by dates up to and including 09/04/2025

  • Coles Spinach 60g, 120g, 280g, 400g
  • Coles Family Mix Stir Fry 400g *
  • Coles Spinach and Kale 300g *
  • Coles Spinach and Rocket 60g, 120g
  • Coles Beetslaw 320g *
  • Coles 4 Leaf…

    Published 27 March 2025

UPDATED 29.03.25 | Woolworths- Various Fresh Cut Salad Products

UPDATED 29.03.25 | Woolworths- Various Fresh Cut Salad Products Woolworths are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale online and in store at Woolworths Supermarkets and Woolworths Metro in NSW and QLD. See below list of products for exact states and territories for each product. Northern NSW stores include Tweed City, Tweed Heads, Ballina Fair, Ballina River Street, Byron Bay, Cabarita, Casino, Goonellabah, Kingscliff, Lennox Head, Lismore Central, Lismore Square, Mullumbimby. Date Marking: All use by dates up to and including 09 APR 25 •    Woolworths Mixed Leaf 120g | Available in QLD and Northern NSW•    Woolworths…

Published 26 March 2025

UPDATED 29.03.2025 | Metcash - Community Co Mixed Leaf Products

UPDATED 29.03.2025 | Metcash - Community Co Mixed Leaf Products Metcash Trading Limited Australasia are conducting a recall of the above product(s). The product(s) have been available for sale in independent retailers including IGA in ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, NT and QLD. The product(s) have also been available for sale at Drakes stores in QLD. Date Marking: All Use By dates up to and including 9 APR • Community Co Aussie Salad Mix 110g• Community Co Fine Cut Stir Fry 335g• Community Co Baby Leaf Salad Mix 260g• Community Co Leaf Mix 160g• Community Co Baby Spinach 100g• Community Co Baby Spinach 260g•…

Published 26 March 2025

Call for comment on egg food safety review

Call for comment on egg food safety review Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on its review of egg food safety and primary production requirements. Proposed amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) will strengthen egg and egg product safety in Australia through measures including environmental monitoring, improved traceability and temperature control during storage and transport. FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said eggs are an important part of a healthy diet and a staple food for many Australians, so ensuring their continued safety is essential. “Our proposed changes build on existing biosecurity and food safety measures to further reduce the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis and strengthen traceability throughout the supply chain,” Dr Cuthbert said. “These evidence-based amendments will help to…

Published 31 March 2025

HSR preparatory work and NIP review

HSR preparatory work and NIP review In July 2024, food ministers asked Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to:

  • start preparatory work on potential mandating of the Health Star Rating (HSR) system; and
  • review the nutrition information panel (NIP) in parallel with HSR work.
This work recognises the close relationship between the HSR system and the NIP, including how they work in combination to support consumers to make informed food choices. Preparatory work on the HSR system FSANZ’s preparatory work will inform ministers’ future decision-making on whether the HSR system should be mandated if the final uptake target is not met by industry (i.e. 70% of intended products to display the HSR by 14 November 2025). This will facilitate an efficient process to incorporate…

Published 31 March 2025

FSANZ Board Risk Appetite Statement

FSANZ 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

International engagement

International engagement Collaborating internationally is increasingly important as the global food supply expands. FSANZ leads and supports international food safety and regulatory activities and is internationally recognised for high quality scientific work. Sharing expertise, information and intelligence is critical to our regulatory standard setting processes, ensuring they are modern and consistent with global best practice. This allows FSANZ to be well informed of current scientific data, assessment methodologies, best practices, emerging scientific issues and helps facilitate Australian Government broader policy objectives.   International engagement activities  FSANZ undertakes a broad range of international…

Published 30 March 2022