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Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods
Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods (March 2018) The Survey of Plasticisers in Australian Foods investigated the levels of seven plasticisers which may be used in food packaging materials. The following plasticisers were inspected in broad range of Australian foods:
- di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
- diisononyl phthalate (DINP)
- butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP)
- dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)
- the adipate plasticiser; di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA)
- the citrate plasticiser; acetyltributylcitrate (ATBC).
Published 15 March 2018
Survey of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods intended to promote weight loss
Survey of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods intended to promote weight loss (April 2016) Summary report Issue In April 2015, FSANZ conducted an analytical survey of the levels of scheduled pharmaceuticals in weight loss products available in Australia. The survey was conducted in response to a national food incident and a number of international reports showing detectable levels of scheduled pharmaceuticals in foods and supplements intended to promote weight loss. Background In October 2010, the New South Wales Food Authority (NSWFA) activated the National Food Incident Response Protocol (NRIP) after the prescription-only medicine sibutramine was detected in imported foods and beverages labelled as 'slimming foods' from China and Hong Kong. As a result of the incident, an emergency…
Published 8 April 2016
Survey of tinned fruits for tin, lead and arsenic
Survey of tinned fruits for tin, lead and arsenic (December 2015) In 2015 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) tested canned and bottled fruit products following reports of high levels of metals in some products. The reports, indicated that some cans of imported peaches had levels of lead and tin that were not compliant with Australian food standards. FSANZ's survey, conducted by an independent laboratory on domestic and imported products, found very small amounts of lead and tin in all products tested. The levels found were all below maximum levels permitted in the Food Standards Code. Arsenic was not found in any products. Overall, there were no public health and safety or compliance issues. These results are consistent with Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources surveillance…
Published 23 December 2015
Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice
Survey of total arsenic and inorganic arsenic in apple and pear juice In 2012 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) conducted a small analytical survey examining total arsenic and inorganic arsenic levels in apple and pear juice. In total, 96 apple juice samples and four pear juice samples were analysed. The survey found a quantifiable amount of arsenic in 34 apples juice samples and inorganic arsenic in 20 samples. None were at a level that, based on present knowledge, would cause a safety concern over a lifetime of consumption. The range of concentrations reported for inorganic arsenic were similar to concentrations observed in other countries for apple juice. There were no detections of arsenic in the pear juice samples. Why is arsenic in food? Arsenic is a naturally occurring…
Published 18 April 2014
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between -linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), and normal growth and development in children
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between -linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), and normal growth and development in children (July 2017) In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between α-linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA), and normal growth and development in children: Download the systematic…
Published 8 July 2017
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between β-glucan from oats or barley and blood glucose concentration
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between β-glucan from oats or barley and blood glucose concentration In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between β-glucan from oats or barley and blood glucose concentration: Download the systematic review (pdf 1.09 mb)…
Published 8 July 2017
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between chromium and glycaemic control
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between chromium and glycaemic control (July 2017) In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between chromium and glycaemic control: Download the systematic review (pdf 1.4 mb) | …
Published 8 July 2017
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between DHA and maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between DHA and maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision (July 2016) Executive summary FSANZ has conducted a systematic review on dietary deficiency of DHA and the maintenance of normal brain and vision functions. In doing this review, FSANZ has followed the requirements of the Application Handbook and of Schedule 6 of Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims, for the required elements of a systematic review. FSANZ identified five case studies in which seriously ill patients received DHA. However, none of these studies assessed any aspect of brain or vision functions after the intervention. Due to the lack of suitable human studies of DHA and maintenance of normal…
Published 24 August 2016
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between pectin and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration
Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between pectin and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration (July 2017) In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. Read the systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between pectin and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration: Download the systematic review (pdf 1.1 mb) | …
Published 8 July 2017
Systematic Review of the Evidence for a Relationship between Pectins and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations
Systematic Review of the Evidence for a Relationship between Pectins and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations In 2012, FSANZ considered 241 European Union (EU)-authorised health claims for inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. In total, 183 food-health relationships from the EU were included in the Standard. We committed to consider a further 32 health claims. The outcomes of our Systematic Review of the Evidence for a Relationship between Pectins and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations is below. Download the systematic review (pdf 609kb) |…
Published 30 October 2015