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Food Standards News

Food Standards News Food Standards News is the online newsletter of Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The newsletter is published regularly throughout the year for stakeholder groups. It covers issues of specific interest to the food industry, consumers and professional groups. Subscribe to Food Standards News by visiting our Subscription Service page. 2025 2025 Editions

Notification Circular - 336-25

Notification Circular - 336-25 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 7 April 2025

P1064 – Australian only Infant Formula Product Standard

P1064 – Australian only Infant Formula Product Standard The purpose of this proposal is to insert annotations to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, which reflect the New Zealand Government’s decision to opt out of the revised Standard 2.9.1. Targeted Consultation

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Notification Circular - 337-25

Notification Circular - 337-25 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 8 April 2025

A1318 - Steviol glycosides produced by enzymatic conversion using enzymes produced by GM Escherichia coli BL21

A1318 - Steviol glycosides produced by enzymatic conversion using enzymes produced by GM Escherichia coli BL21 This application seeks permission for the use of new enzyme processing aids derived from genetically modified E.

Published 11 November 2024

Work Plan

Work Plan Download the Work Plan Food Standards Work Plan Download the Work Plan notes Work Plan notes (PDF 872kb) If you have any questions about…

Published 28 February 2025

Call for comment on new enzymes for the production of an intense sweetener

Call for comment on new enzymes for the production of an intense sweetener Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is calling for comment on an application to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit three new enzymes for the production of an intense sweetener. The application is seeking approval of three enzymes from a genetically modified (GM) strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) as processing aids for producing the steviol glycoside rebaudioside M (an intense sweetener) for use in foods. Our safety assessment found no potential public health or safety concerns with the use of the three enzymes derived from the GM strain of E. coli, which has a long history of safe use as an enzyme production organism. To have your say on this application, visit the…

Published 10 April 2025

Energy labelling on packaged alcohol approved

Energy labelling on packaged alcohol approved Energy labelling on packaged alcoholic beverages was approved to be mandated under a change to the Food Standards Code by the FSANZ Board. If agreed by food ministers, the new standard will require energy content information to be presented on alcohol labels in a prescribed format, known as an energy statement. The new requirements are designed to help consumers better manage their energy intake from alcohol and make informed choices in line with dietary guidelines. The energy statement includes information most valued by Australian and New Zealand consumers in controlled testing. FSANZ research found an energy statement including energy content per serving, energy content per 100 mL, number of servings per package and number of standard drinks per serving best enables consumer understanding of energy content without…

Published 9 April 2025

First cell-cultured food approved by FSANZ Board

First cell-cultured food approved by FSANZ Board Cell-cultured quail is one step closer to being on restaurant menus following its approval by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board.  The Australia and New Zealand-first approval would allow the sale of cell-cultured quail and establish new standards in the Food Standards Code to provide a clear regulatory framework for future cell-cultured food applications. The approval process now moves on to food ministers, who have 60 days to consider the FSANZ decision. The approval follows extensive scientific assessment and two rounds of public consultation on …

Published 9 April 2025

What we heard: Informing the future of nutrition labelling

What we heard: Informing the future of nutrition labelling Nutrition labelling is vital to supporting consumers to make informed food and dietary choices.  FSANZ is excited to be progressing work looking at front- and back-of-pack food labelling through parallel projects covering the Health Star Rating (HSR) system and the nutrition information panel (NIP).  We’ve started public consultation on both projects and recently published a report summarising stakeholder input and feedback from a combined call for information. A total of 74 submissions were received from a range of stakeholders. We appreciate the time and effort taken by submitters in preparing their submissions. Input provided will be considered in our review of the evidence for both projects. The HSR work will provide food ministers with information and evidence to support decision-making about…

Published 9 April 2025