Consultation Hub
Welcome to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Consultation Hub. This hub is a place for you to find and participate in consultations that interest you.
Recent consultations are displayed below or you can search the full list of activities.
Open consultations
A1358 - glucoamylase from Trichoderma reesei (gene donor: Aspergillus fumigatus) for use as a processing aid
FSANZ has assessed an application made by IFF Australia to permit glucoamylase from Trichoderma reesei (gene donor: Aspergillus fumigatus) for use as a processing aid in the conversion of starchy substrates to fermentable carbohydrate. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. Consultation papers The consultation documents and a copy of...
A1356 - Food derived from increased nicotianamine wheat lines containing event UM-12115T-1
FSANZ has assessed an application made by the University of Melbourne to permit food derived from increased nicotianamine wheat lines containing event UM-12115T-1. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. Consultation papers The consultation documents and a copy of the application can be accessed from the A1356 webpage on the FSANZ...
Application A1357 - Steviol glycosides (rebaudioside M and rebaudioside D) produced by enzymatic conversion using enzymes produced by Escherichia coli BL21
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Adorvia Biotechnology Co Ltd to permit steviol glycosides with a high rebaudioside M or rebaudioside D content produced by enzymatic conversion using enzymes derived from genetically modified strains of Escherichia coli BL21. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. Consultation papers The...
P1067 - Health Star Rating System - 2nd call for submissions
FSANZ has assessed a proposal to consider amending the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to require foods for sale in Australia and New Zealand to display a Health Star Rating (HSR) symbol and has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ undertook a first round of statutory public consultation on the proposal from 7 May to 5 July 2026. Following consideration of the submissions received, research and evidence, FSANZ revised aspects of its proposed...
Initial stakeholder input: Development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan.
Completion time: 10 minutes FSANZ, on behalf of the Food Regulation System, is requesting initial input from a broad range of stakeholders to inform the development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan. The Action Plan’s primary purpose is to reduce domestically acquired campylobacteriosis, but needs to be supported by additional outcomes that describe how the system is improving over time. The work has only just begun bringing together the...
Stakeholder Engagement Registration: Development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan
On behalf of the Food Regulation System , FSANZ invites individuals and organisations interested in development of an Australian National Campylobacter Action Plan to register their details to receive communication and requests for stakeholder engagement.
Closed consultations
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A1325 - Use of steviol glycosides as a food additive in hot plate flour products
FSANZ has assessed an application made by George Weston Foods Limited to permit the addition of steviol glycosides to flour products that are cooked on hot plates (such as crumpets, pikelets and pancakes) . FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. ...
Closed 11 November 2026
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FSANZ Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey 2026
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) 2026 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey is now open! Our stakeholders play a central role in our efforts to maintain a safe food supply and effective food standards. Your contribution is invaluable to our success.
Closed 31 October 2026
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A1326 Addition of phytosterols, phytostanols and their esters as a novel food to bread
FSANZ has assessed an application made by George Weston Foods Ltd trading as Tip Top Bakeries to permit the addition of phytosterols, phytostanols and their esters as a novel food to bread. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. Consultation...
Closed 27 October 2026