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Food Standards Australia New Zealand

(FSANZ)

About us
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is an independent
statutory agency established by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). FSANZ is part of the Australian Government's Health
portfolio.

Link: About us | Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Who we are

We're at the centre of the world class bi-national food regulation system that
protects the ‘safe food’ brand for Australia and New Zealand.
What we do

Our vital work means people in Australia and New Zealand can be confident the
food they buy is safe to eat.

FSANZ Board

Learn more about what the FSANZ Board does, meet its members and access
meeting outcomes.

Corporate information

Find out about our structure and view our corporate reports, plans and
governance documents.

Stakeholder engagement

See how we engage with our stakeholders to develop world-leading standards and
ensure a safe food supply.

Food recalls
Food recalls remove unsafe food from sale to protect consumers.
Food can be recalled for a range of reasons, including product
contamination, undeclared allergens and labelling errors. When a
recall happens, FSANZ works with food businesses and regulators to
coordinate the response and inform consumers.
Business guidance
Like food businesses, FSANZ is invested in safe food. The standards
we develop support food businesses to produce, sell, serve and
import safe food, access new markets and meet consumer needs. Our
information, resources and tools can help food businesses
understand food standards and regulation.

Labelling

Information on general labelling requirements relevant to all foods as well as


specific requirements that apply to certain food.

Food safety for food businesses

Information about food safety regulatory requirements and links to useful guides
and fact sheets on specific food safety topics.

Food safety in horticulture

If you grow or process berries, leafy vegetables or melons, you may be subject to
new food safety standards.

Novel foods
Novel foods are non-traditional foods that require assessment by FSANZ to
establish their safety before they enter the food supply.

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)

Consumers are protected from BSE-contaminated food. Only beef and beef
products derived from animals free from BSE can be sold in Australia.

Food safety standards

Australia's food safety standards seek to lower the incidence of foodborne illness.

Consumer information
Our mission is to ensure consumers can trust the foods they choose
to eat. Public confidence in the food supply is a cornerstone of a
healthy population and a strong economy. Find out more about what
FSANZ does to keep our food supply safe and help consumers make
informed choices.

Labelling information for consumers

Food labels provide important information to help consumers make food choices.
FSANZ sets standards for what information must be on food labels.

Food allergies and intolerances


Advice on food allergies and intolerances caused by ingredients such as peanuts,
milk, eggs, fish and shellfish, soy, lupin and wheat.

Preventing foodborne illness

​Practicing good food safety can reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

Nutrition

Nutrients from food support the body's growth, maintenance and overall health.

Science and data


FSANZ uses the best available scientific evidence to inform our work.
Our regulatory science expertise and internationally-aligned risk
assessment and management approaches are the foundation of our
world-leading standards development, food surveillance and food
safety response services.

Monitoring the safety of our food supply

FSANZ and partner agencies monitor the food supply to ensure it is safe and
foods comply with standards for contaminants and chemical residue limits.

Food composition databases


Our food composition databases support standards development, nutrition
labelling, research on diet and disease and education.

Monitoring food nutrients

FSANZ monitors nutrients in the Australian food supply to inform standards


development and compile nutrient databases.

Social science

FSANZ’s social science capability ensures that our regulatory decisions are
informed by the best available consumer evidence.

Food Standards Code


All food sold in Australia and New Zealand must comply with food
standards. These standards are compiled in the Australia New
Zealand Food Standards Code. FSANZ assesses applications to
amend the Code and prepares proposals to vary existing standards or
develop new ones.

Food Standards Code legislation

Links to the latest Food Standards Code legislation in the federal register.

Public consultations
Have your say on proposed changes to the Food Standards Code. FSANZ
welcomes feedback from the community.

Notification Circulars

Notification Circulars contain information that FSANZ is required to publish under


the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991.

Changing the Code

The Food Standards Code can be changed through an application or a proposal.


Find out more.

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