In the latest report released by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), undeclared allergens in foods were the cause of almost 50% of recalls issued in 2021. Report data indicated that there were a total of 80 recalls issued (down from 109 in 2020), and 48% were allergen-related. There are...

Sydney is home to more than 19,000 food establishments, and they all have one thing in common – they are all legally required to have a certified Food Safety Supervisor present during business hours. This emphasises the importance of Food Safety Supervisor training. Food Safety First offers a...

In the last couple of years, the emergence of a new trend has been gaining steam in the beverage sector. Zero-alcohol drinks, which used to be extremely limited in popularity and reach, have increased in appeal, particularly during the pandemic as people began to take more notice of their...

On World Food Safety Day in June, the Food Safety Information Council released a report card on the food safety record of Australia. Ensuring food is produced and consumed safely is critical in the prevention of food safety incidents, including food-borne illness. Each year, an estimated 4.1...

Transport & Distribution plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of food within Australia's supply chain, transporting goods across a large portion of the country’s 873,000km road network. Given the quantity and widespread distribution of goods that pass through the food...

Food Processing is an integral part of Australia’s food supply chain, with the industry employing nearly 34,000 people nationally. Are you one of them? If the answer is yes, then you probably understand the critical importance of food safety in the food industry. However, understanding its...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has proposed changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The changes are meant to strengthen food safety practices and reduce the number of food-borne illnesses caused by food service and closely related retail businesses. These changes...

The Food Insights Questionnaire (FoodIQ), conducted by the Centre for Global Food and Resources (CGFAR) Research Centre at the University of Adelaide, is a twice-yearly survey that asks approximately 1,000 food shoppers in Australia about their attitudes towards food and food safety. Among the...

Last month, Food Standard Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) recalled oysters grown in the Coffin Bay area of South Australia due to a Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreak. At least 36 Vibrio cases after Coffin Bay oyster consumption were reported in South Australia, with many more in other areas of the...

The Queensland government has released its plans to ease restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals once the state reaches its 80 percent double dose vaccination target for Queensland residents aged 16 years and older. This milestone is expected to take place on December 17, 2021. Venues or...