Welcome to Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is an independent statutory agency established by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. Working within an integrated food regulatory system involving the governments of Australia and the New Zealand Government, we set food standards for the two countries.   FSANZ is part of the Australian Government’s Health and Ageing portfolio.

Our ultimate goal is: A safe food supply and well-informed consumers. FSANZ develops food standards, and joint codes of practice with industry, covering the content and labelling of food sold in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, we develop Australia-only food standards that address  food safety issues – including requirements for primary production - and maximum residue limits for agricultural and veterinary drug residues.

Using our skills, knowledge, and scientific capabilities , we develop food standards for composition, labelling and contaminants, including microbiological limits, that apply to all foods produced or imported for sale in Australia and New Zealand. [ more...]

What's New

• Joint Commique: Food Ministers Protect Public Health and Support Industry Innovation (25 October 2006)
• Media Release: Hon Christopher Pyne MP - Government Supports Initiatives to Reduce Trans Fats in Food (24 October 2006)
• Media Release: FSANZ Warns Consumers of Danger of Sodium Nitrite in Home Cooking (Australia Only) (12 October 2006)
• Media Release: Meat Pies and Chewing Gum feature in likely changes to food code (4 October 2006)
• Media Release: Launch of the FSANZ Science Strategy (28 September 2006)
• Welcome to the New FSANZ Website – some tips for finding your way around (August 2006)
• What's new in publications?
• Documents for public comment (as at 4 October 2006)