Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is seeking comments on its proposed approach to revising infant formula requirements in the Food Standards Code.   FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mr Steve...

Coles and Lion have issued recalls for milk a number of milk products sold in Western Australia after discovering a microbial coliforms contamination.   The two Coles branded milks are “Coles Brand...

The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council has reassured consumers that Australian honey is safe despite the publication of a study that suggested otherwise.   In the study out of Ireland and conducted...

On 18 January 2016, the period for relying on the old transitional health claims standard, in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, expired. The new Food Standard 1.2.7 now stands alone.   In...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has reminded all food businesses, including importers, that mandatory allergen labelling requirements have to be met.   The warning follows numerous coconut...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) last week issued recall notices for two coconut milk drink products due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (dairy).   The two products were:   ...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced a proposal to address issues identified in relation to Australia’s laws on nutrition and health claims standard and has called for submissions...

Global sales of natural colours overtook sales of artificial or synthetic colours for the first time in 2011, according to new research from global market researcher Mintel and global food researcher Leatherhead...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced that Koala Popcorn has recalled its chicken-flavoured popcorn because it may contain undeclared milk solids. The product, which comes in a foil...

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has declared that Australian government fee increases by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) are “unacceptable.” FSANZ made silent increases...