Notification Circular 415-26

This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act).

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Board held an extraordinary meeting on 6 October 2026 to discuss and decide on standards matters. The meeting communique is now available.

FSANZ has approved variations arising from the following application on 6 October 2026. FSANZ has notified this approval to the Food Ministers’ Meeting:

The Food Ministers’ Meeting now has 60 days to either request FSANZ to review the approved standard or inform FSANZ that it does not intend to request a review. Further information on the process is available from the FSANZ website: The Food Ministers' Meeting.

FSANZ invites written submissions on the assessment of the following application via the FSANZ Consultation Hub by 11:59pm (Canberra time) 24 November 2026.

FSANZ has completed an administrative assessment and accepted the following application. Assessment has now commenced and an opportunity to comment will be publicly notified at a later date.

For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including anticipated consultation opportunities, see the Food Standards Work Plan.