FSANZ
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Sets the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code — labelling, allergen, additive, and food safety standards.
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Obligations enforced
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Enforcement actions tracked
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Scope topics
Obligations enforced by FSANZ (5)
- highCWLTHAppoint a certified Food Safety Supervisor (FSS)
Food businesses serving ready-to-eat food must have a trained FSS reasonably available.
- highCWLTHComply with Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL)
From 25 February 2026, allergen labelling must use plain English and a standardised format.
- highCWLTHFood Act state licensing + food safety supervisor
Food businesses must register + appoint Food Safety Supervisor under state Food Acts.
- highCWLTHImplement Food Safety Management Tool (Standard 3.2.2A)
Category 1 food businesses must use a Food Safety Management Tool to verify critical controls.
- highCWLTHImplement Food Safety Program where prescribed (Standard 3.2.1)
High-risk food businesses must implement a documented Food Safety Program audited by a recognised food safety auditor.
Recent FSANZ enforcement
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Source: regulator's own website. Rules Mate links and summarises — we don't republish full statutory text.