Food Standards Australia New Zealand

🎄✨ Happy holidays from FSANZ! ✨🎄 We wish you all a safe and delicious Christmas! 🎅🍽 Whether you're cooking up festive feasts or enjoying your favourite treats, remember to keep food safety in mind. Check out our expert tips on food safety below to ensure your holiday meals are both tasty and safe. Here's to good food, great company and lots of joy! 🎉 https://bit.ly/3VIVsR9 #FoodSafety #FSANZ #Christmas2024 #SafeFood #Australia #NewZealand

The FSANZ 2023–2024 Annual Report is now available. The 2023-24 Annual Report highlights our achievements in maintaining the safety of the food supply across both Australia and New Zealand. FSANZ CEO, Dr Sandra Cuthbert emphasised the year’s strong performance in standards setting. “We delivered a 56% increase in productivity, completing 25 applications and 3 proposals that resulted in amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, supporting food safety, public health and industry innovation,” Dr Cuthbert said. To read or download a copy, head to this link: https://bit.ly/48WLnWl

🦠 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2024 🦠 This World AMR Awareness Week, we’re joining the global movement to Educate, Advocate, and Act now against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR threatens the health of people, animals, and the environment, and addressing it requires action from all of us. At FSANZ, we’re playing our part by investigating antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in Australia’s food supply. This work supports the Australian Government's strategy to address AMR, using a One Health approach that considers the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. We’ll share our findings early next year, supporting ongoing efforts to address AMR and ensure the safety of our food. Together, we can prevent antimicrobial resistance. #WorldAMRWeek #AMR #CombatAMR #OneHealth #FSANZ #FoodSafety

Australian Food Safety Week 2024: Look before you cook! 🔍 Did you know that up to a third of people across Australia and New Zealand are unsure about what date marks on food really mean? Understanding labels like use-by and best-before dates can help consumers avoid foodborne illnesses and maintain confidence in food safety. 🛑 Use-by dates = safety first! Don’t consume or sell food after this date. ✔️ Best-before dates = quality matters, but the food is still safe after this date. Date marks are a vital safety tool for everyone in the food supply chain—from suppliers to retailers to consumers. Let’s work together to understand and check food labels—look before you cook! #FoodSafety #LookBeforeYouCook #DateMarks #FoodLabelling Food Safety Information Council

New requirements for infant formula products in Australia came into effect on 13 September 2024. The changes extend to the labelling, composition and sale of infant formula products. You may see products apply the changes sooner than others, which means products you are familiar with could start to look different. A five year transition period (inclusive of stock in trade) applies, meaning infant formula products will have until 13 September 2029 to comply with the new regulation. Learn more about the revised infant formula product regulations here: https://bit.ly/4fhFyF1 #FSANZ #FoodSafety #SafeFoodAustralia #InfantFormula

We’re currently recruiting for two roles: • Food Safety Project Officer in our Food Safety and Microbiology section • Scientific Officer in the Standards and Surveillance section Both positions involve evaluating scientific evidence to support regulatory decisions that help maintain our high standards of public health protection. If you have a passion for food safety and a strong scientific background, we’d love to hear from you. Applications close on 27 October 2024 at 11.30pm (AEDT). To apply or find out more about the role: https://bit.ly/3U9E9rM

Today is #WorldFoodDay, a reminder that everyone has the right to safe, nutritious food for a better life and a better future. FSANZ is proud to develop the food standards that underpin the safety of the food supply in Australia and New Zealand. Our work with food regulation partners strengthens food safety systems, ensures rapid responses to food incidents and provides clear nutrition and allergen labelling—so people can trust the food they eat is safe. Food is not just a basic need, it’s a right. By ensuring safety and transparency in food, we help protect public health, support informed consumer choice, and contribute to a future where everyone can access the food they need for a better life.

The 2024 FSANZ stakeholder satisfaction survey is now open and we want to hear from you! 📣 Your feedback helps us better understand the diverse experiences of those we work with and provides useful insight into your evolving needs and expectations. It only takes 15 minutes and your responses will be completely anonymous and confidential. Share your thoughts by clicking the link below. 🔗https://bit.ly/4h8rE9K

New primary production and processing standards for berries, leafy vegetables and melons apply to growers and primary processors (packers) from 12 February 2025. Learn more about the requirements here: https://bit.ly/3TAmBos

Stakeholders are invited to participate in an interactive online session with FSANZ subject matter experts on Proposal P1055 - Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques. When: 2 September 2024 Time: 11am-12pm (AEST) | 1-2pm (NZT) Where: Microsoft Teams Webinar – please register below This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the proposal and include a live Q&A where you can ask questions and share your feedback. Register now: https://bit.ly/3STcc72