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European Union 'reduction of risk' claims

European Union 'reduction of risk' claims (August 2016) FSANZ has considered seven 'reduction of disease risk' health claims authorised in the European Union (EU) for possible inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, health and related claims. The first statement of each of the EU-authorised 'reduction of disease risk' claims is currently included in Standard 1.2.7 either as pre-approved general level or high level health claims. The seven EU-authorised claims are: 1.Oat β-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. 2.Phytosterols/phytostanols and their esters have been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk…

Published 23 August 2016

Fruit and Vegetable points (V points)

Fruit and Vegetable points (V points) The rules and methods for calculating fruit and vegetable points (V points) are provided in Schedule 5 of the Food Standards Code. What can count towards V Points?

• Foods which are fvnl in Schedule 5, that is, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes (including coconut, spices, herbs, fungi, seeds, and algae) including these foods when: fresh, cooked, frozen, canned, pickled or preserved; and when peeled, diced or cut (or otherwise reduced in size), pureed or dried.
• Fruit juice or vegetable juice (as standardised in Standard 2.6.1 - Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice), including concentrated juices and purees.
• Coconut flesh (which is to be scored as a nut), whether juiced, dried or desiccated, but not processed…

  Published 4 December 2018

Nutrition, health and related claims

Nutrition, health and related claims Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, health and related claims in the Food Standards Code (the Code) set out requirements for making nutrition content and health claims about food. Find out more about the Standard and the different types of claims. The Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR) has guidance on how to comply with Standard 1.2.7. For more information read Getting Your Claims Right - a guide to complying with the Nutrition, Health and Related Claims Standard. Health claims You can only base health claims on food-health…

Published 8 September 2022

Potassium and blood pressure

Potassium and blood pressure (October 2015) FSANZ is considering 32 health claims authorised in the European Union (EU) for possible inclusion as food-health relationships in Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. The EU has authorised the following health claim about potassium and blood pressure:

• Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure

Published 29 October 2015

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between resistant starch and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration

Systematic review of the evidence for a relationship between resistant starch and peak postprandial blood glucose concentration Last update: December 2022 FSANZ has considered a European Union (EU) authorised health claim about replacing digestible starch with resistant starch in a food and its effect on peak postprandial blood glucose concentration, for possible inclusion as a food-health relationship in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). The EU-authorised health claim is: 

Replacing digestible starches with resistant starch in a meal contributes to a reduction in the blood glucose rise after that meal 

Published 3 March 2023

Short guide for industry to the NPSC

Short guide for industry to the NPSC The Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion (NPSC) was developed by FSANZ for the regulation of health claims about foods in Australia and New Zealand under Proposal P293 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims and the resulting Standard 1.2.7 - Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. Information on the development of Standard 1.2.7 and the NPSC can be found in the Proposal P293 reports. The code regulates food only. The code does not regulate other products, such as therapeutic goods and dietary supplements and therefore, does not regulate claims made about these types of products.…

Published 8 September 2022

Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Counter Culture Éirinn Irish Cream Stout 500ml

Stone & Wood Brewing Co - Counter Culture Éirinn Irish Cream Stout 500ml Product information Stone & Wood Brewing Co. is conducting a recall of Counter Culture Eirinn Irish Cream Stout. The product has been available for sale online nationally; in Bottle shops and retail outlets in NSW, VIC and QLD; and Paul's IGA Ringwood East in VIC. Date markings All Best Before Dates Up to and including 16/08/23 Problem The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (Milk). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia What to do Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Customers should…

Published 9 March 2023

Crispbic Wafer Bics Gluten Free

Crispbic Wafer Bics Gluten Free   Fine Food Holdings Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA. Date markings Best Before 28 March 2023 W1 Problem The recall is due to incorrect packaging which has resulted in the presence of undeclared allergens (wheat and gluten).  The product packaging is for the Crispbic Wafer Bics Original Gluten Free 100g, however the product inside is for Crispbic Wafer Bics Original 100g (which contain wheat and gluten). Food safety hazard Any consumers who have a wheat or gluten allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if the product is consumed. Country of origin Australia…

Published 10 September 2022

Georgia Food Pty Ltd - Crown Couque D'Asse White 128g and Crown Couque D'Asse Coffee 128g

Georgia Food Pty Ltd - Crown Couque D'Asse White 128g and Crown Couque D'Asse Coffee 128g Product information Georgia Food Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE WHITE and CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE COFFEE. The product has been available for sale at Asian Grocery Stores and IGA's in NSW. Date markings See image above Problem The recall is due to undeclared allergens. CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE WHITE - Egg and Milk CROWN COUQUE D'ASSE COFFEE - Egg and Hazelnut  Food safety hazard Any consumers who have an egg, milk or hazelnut allergy or intolerance may have a reaction if these products are consumed.  Country of origin South Korea What to do Consumers who have an egg, milk or hazelnut allergy or intolerance…

Published 3 March 2023

CRUDO and Bocadilla ready to eat meals

CRUDO and Bocadilla ready to eat meals Product information Raw Nation Wholefoods Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of CRUDO CHEEKIE PUMPKIN 275g, CRUDO CHICKEN CAESAR 200g, CRUDO VIETNAMESE BOWL 275g, CRUDO JAMAICAN JERK 250g, CRUDO ORIENTAL CHICKEN 275g, and Bocadilla CLASSIC CHICKEN PASTA 275g. The product has been available for sale at Coles and independent food retailers including IGA in SA.  Date markings Use By 31AUG22; 01SEP22; 02SEP22; 03SEP22 Problem The recall is due to potential microbial (Listeria monocytogenes) contamination. Food safety hazard Listeria may cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly and people with low immune systems. Country of origin Australia What to do…

Published 10 September 2022