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
A1344 - Milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate for use as a nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young children
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Arla Foods Ingredients P/S to permit bovine milk fat globule membrane-enriched whey protein concentrate for use as an optional nutritive substance in formulated supplementary foods for young children. 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...
Call for information: Common commencement date for labelling changes
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is considering introducing a single, annual commencement date for future labelling changes it initiates. Under this approach, most labelling changes would take effect on one set date each year (for example, 30 May), giving food businesses greater planning certainty and enabling changes to be bundled into a single update. This is expected to reduce redesign and implementation costs, minimise operational disruption and support more efficient...
A1342 - Beta-casein protein preparation from GM Komagataella phaffii
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Eden Brew Pty Ltd to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the use of a beta-casein protein preparation (BCPP1) from a genetically modified strain of Komagataella phaffii as an ingredient in a wide range of foods. 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 ...
A1321 – Acetolactate decarboxylase from Bacillus licheniformis (gene donor: Brevibacillus brevis) for use as a processing aid
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd to permit the use of the enzyme acetolactate decarboxylase as a processing aid in beer, wine and other yeast fermented beverages, and 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 ...
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.
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...
Closed consultations
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A1341 - Cell cultured duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) biomass
FSANZ has assessed an application made by Suprême SAS (Gourmey) to to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) to permit the use of cell-cultured duck biomass. FSANZ has prepared a draft food regulatory measure for public consultation. FSANZ has provided public notification and welcomes your submission to assist with consideration of the application. ...
Closed 22 July 2026
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P1066 - Review of young child formula
FSANZ has assessed a proposal to revise and clarify the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code provisions as they apply to young child formula (1 –3 years), including regulatory definitions, composition, labelling and representation of products . Pursuant to section 72 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist further...
Closed 21 July 2026
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P1067 - Health Star Rating System
FSANZ has assessed a proposal to consider amending the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to require foods for sale in Australia and New Zealand to display a Health Star Rating symbol. Pursuant to section 72 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act), FSANZ now calls for submissions to assist further consideration of the proposal. FSANZ has provided public...
Closed 5 July 2026