FSANZ Amends Food Standards Code for Infant Formula Products and FSMP

On 13 September 2024, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced Amendment No. 231 to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. This amendment updates key regulations governing food products, including additives, food safety, labeling, and contaminants. For businesses in the food industry, these changes are critical to maintaining compliance with the latest standards.

The amendments impact several areas of the Food Standards Code, including food composition, labeling, and permissible additives. The transition period is set to end on 13 September 2029, including stock in trade, allowing businesses five years to comply.

Key highlights of Amendment No. 231 include:

• Permissible Ingredients: Updates to ingredients, processing aids, and packaging materials may affect product formulation and packaging decisions.
• Food Safety and Contaminant Levels: New safety measures and contaminant limits require businesses to adjust quality control and testing procedures.
• Labeling Requirements: Revisions to labeling standards necessitate updates to product labels to ensure full compliance.
• Import/Export Standards: Businesses involved in international trade may need to reassess their supply chain to align with the revised regulations.

These changes primarily stem from the approval of Proposal P1028, which focuses on infant formula.

Businesses should prepare to modify product formulations, packaging, quality control procedures, and labeling to align with the new regulations. For Full details of the changes please contact Regask