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[AR p.15](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=15) [CP p.15]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> The agency’s broad purpose is to contribute to the bi-national food regulation system by developing science and evidence-based food standards, coordinating regulatory responses and providing information to the public about food standards. [AR p.11](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=11) [CP p.11]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We develop world-leading food standards for Australia and New Zealand that enable a wide variety of safe foods to be available to consumers. We achieve this by applying the talent of our highly skilled subject matter experts in collaboration with stakeholders to make informed decisions on food safety, public health and science that ensure consumers can trust the foods they choose. [AR p.11](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=11) [CP p.11]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Developing food standards informed by the best available scientific evidence [CP p.15]\n- Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system, including coordination of food incident responses and food recalls [CP p.15]\n- Providing advice to food regulators and food standards information to consumers [CP p.15]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: A safe food supply and well-informed consumers in Australia and New Zealand\nIncluding through the development of food regulatory measures and the promotion of their consistent implementation, coordination of food recall activities and the monitoring of consumer and industry food practices. [CP p.15]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Developing food standards informed by the best available scientific evidence\n- Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system, including coordination of food incident responses and food recalls\n- Providing advice to food regulators and food standards information to consumers\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_FSANZ Values_\n\n- Develop\n- Achieve\n- Accountable\n- Respect\n- Transparent\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Energy labelling on alcoholic beverages | Stability or improvement | CP p.19 |\n| CCE02 | Carbohydrate and sugar claims on alcoholic beverages | Stability or improvement | CP p.19 |\n| CCE03 | Egg food safety and primary production requirements | Stability or improvement | CP p.19 |\n| CCE04 | Review of caffeine | Stability or improvement | CP p.19 |\n| CCE05 | Maximum residue limits | Stability or improvement | CP p.20 |\n| CCE06 | Front and back-of-pack nutrition labelling | Stability or improvement | CP p.20 |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Energy labelling on alcoholic beverages | Target met | Achieved | [AR p.19](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19)(http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19) |\n| CCE02 | Carbohydrate and sugar claims on alcoholic beverages | Target met | Achieved | [AR p.19](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19)(http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19) |\n| CCE03 | Egg food safety and primary production requirements | On track | Achieved | [AR p.19](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19)(http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19) |\n| CCE04 | Review of caffeine | On track | Achieved | [AR p.19](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19)(http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=19) |\n| CCE05 | Maximum residue limits | Target met | Achieved | [AR p.20](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=20)(http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=20) |\n| CCE06 | Front and back-of-pack nutrition labelling | On track | Achieved | [AR p.20](http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=20)(http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf#page=20) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Food Standards Australia New Zealand - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:56:59.871705+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000873\n**Entity type**: Corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Health, Disability and Ageing\n**Website**: http://www.foodstandards.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 1 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 42 |\n| strategies | 7 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 3]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\nContents\nLetter of transmittal 1\n2024–25 highlights 2\nChief Executive Officer’s year in review 4\nStandards development 5\nFood safety, surveillance and evidence 6\nCollaboration and stakeholder engagement 7\nLeadership and organisational change 7\nLooking ahead 8\nPart 1: About Food Standards Australia New Zealand 9\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose 11\nVision 11\nMission 11\nOur strategic objectives 12\nValues 12\nCapabilities 12\nPart 2: Annual Performance Statements 13\nStatement of preparation 14\nPerformance reporting 15\nKey activity 1: Developing food standards informed by the best available\nscientific evidence 17\nKey activity 2: Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system,\nincluding coordination of food incident responses and food recalls 30\nKey activity 3: Providing advice to food regulators and food standards\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\n1\nAbout Food Standards Australia\nNew Zealand\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose, vision, mission 11\nOur strategic objectives, values, capabilities 12\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 9\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 122]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nfood safety\nemerging issues, 24\nexported food, 10, 31, 32\nimported food, 24, 29, 31, 32\nincidents and information sharing, 6\nintelligence gathering and sharing, 29\nsurveillance, 6, 22–24\nsee also food recalls\nfood science see regulatory science\nfood service in aircraft cabins in the presence of small cats or dogs, 5, 18\nfood standards, 5\napplications and proposals, 2, 5, 17–20, 93–94, 96–105\nchemical residue limits, 2, 5, 20, 29\ngazetted variations, 102–105\nsee also Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code\nFood Standards Agency (England, Northern Ireland and Wales), 27–28\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand\naccountability, 37\nBoard see Board\ncapabilities, 12\nCEO see Chief Executive Officer\ncommittees, 32–33\nconsumer trust in, 3, 34\nestablishment, 10\nmission statement, 11\nobjectives and functions, 10, 12\noffice locations, 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS\nMessage from the CEO 1\nPurpose of the FSANZ Regulatory Science Strategy 4\nImportance of high quality science to the food regulatory system 5\nRegulatory science at FSANZ 5\nOur environment 7\nExpected outcomes 8\nOur Science Streams 9\nNutrition science 9\nChemical risk assessment 10\nMicrobiology and biotechnology 11\nSocial science and economics 12\nThe importance of scientific data 12\nMeeting the challenges: Our Strategic Objectives 13\nObjective 1: Outstanding regulatory scientific capability 14\nObjective 2: Modern scientific evidence base and application of\nbest practice tools and methods 16\nObjective 3: Work with and leverage from our domestic and\ninternational regulatory partners 18\nObjective 4: Link and partner with key contributors such as\n19\nacademia, research institutions and industry\nObjective 5: Communicate our science clearly and simply 21\n Source: `strategies/Science-20Strategy-202019-23.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Science%20Strategy%202019-23.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 123]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991, 1\nestablishment of Board, its role and its committees, 36, 37, 51\nexpertise and experience sought for Board, 38–39\nFSANZ agency functions, 10\nFSANZ Work Plan, 93\nMinisterial policy guidelines, 95\nreport against requirements, 96–105\nreview of, 8, 55\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand Regulations 1994, 39\nFood Standards Code see Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code\nFoster, Meika, 7, 43, 51\nfraud control, 1\nfunctions see role and functions\nfuture (looking ahead), 8\nG\ngenetically modified foods and new breeding techniques, 5, 18\nadvisory groups, 21\ncollaborative arrangement for safety assessment of GM foods, 27\ngovernance of FSANZ see corporate governance\ngovernment policy orders, 37\ngreenhouse gas emissions, 110–111\nH\nHart, John, 44, 51\nHavea, Palatasa, 44, 52\nHazelton, Jenny, 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 118]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nAustralian Bureau of Statistics, 25\nAustralian Dietary Guidelines, 25\nAustralian Food Composition Database, 33\nAustralian National Audit Office, 51\nAustralian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, 22\nAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), 20, 105\nAustralian Public Service (APS)\nemployee census results, 56\nNet Zero 2030, 110–111\nStrategic Commissioning Framework, 55\nWorkforce Strategy and Reform Agenda, 55\nAustralian Total Diet Study, 3, 6, 8, 23\nB\nBall, Lauren, 7, 41, 52\nBeauchamp, Glenys, 40\nChair’s statement of preparation of Annual Performance Statements, 14\nbeef and beef products, 29\nBi-national Food Industry Dialogue, 33\nBi-National Food Safety Network, 3, 6, 30, see also food regulation system\nbi-national survey see Consumer Insights Tracker survey\nBoard\nAccountable Authority, 36\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\nContents\nLetter of transmittal 1\n2024–25 highlights 2\nChief Executive Officer’s year in review 4\nStandards development 5\nFood safety, surveillance and evidence 6\nCollaboration and stakeholder engagement 7\nLeadership and organisational change 7\nLooking ahead 8\nPart 1: About Food Standards Australia New Zealand 9\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose 11\nVision 11\nMission 11\nOur strategic objectives 12\nValues 12\nCapabilities 12\nPart 2: Annual Performance Statements 13\nStatement of preparation 14\nPerformance reporting 15\nKey activity 1: Developing food standards informed by the best available\nscientific evidence 17\nKey activity 2: Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system,\nincluding coordination of food incident responses and food recalls 30\nKey activity 3: Providing advice to food regulators and food standards\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\n1\nAbout Food Standards Australia\nNew Zealand\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose, vision, mission 11\nOur strategic objectives, values, capabilities 12\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 9\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- The Annual Performance Statements detail results achieved\nagainst planned performance criteria set out in the Health Portfolio Budget\nStatements 2024–25, Health Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements\n2024–25, and the agency’s Corporate Plan 2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 56]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Management and accountability\nQualifications, Number of\nknowledge, skills or meetings\nexperience (include attended / Total annual\nformal and informal total number remuneration Additional\nMember name as relevant) of meetings (GST inc.) Information\nMs Jane Lovell See Table 2 1/1 105 Board term expired\n(Member) 7 October 2024\nMr Deon Mahoney See Table 2 1/1 105 Board term expired\n(Member) 7 October 2024\nMr Craig Sahlin See Table 2 3/3 4,109 Board term\n(Member) commenced\n8 October 2024\nMr James Malizani MBA, FCA, CFO 2/4 0 N/A\n(Independent National Library of\nMember) Australia\nPeople and Culture Committee\nThe People and Culture Committee (PCC) assists the Board in fulfilling its governance\nresponsibilities in relation to FSANZ staff.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 3]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\nContents\nLetter of transmittal 1\n2024–25 highlights 2\nChief Executive Officer’s year in review 4\nStandards development 5\nFood safety, surveillance and evidence 6\nCollaboration and stakeholder engagement 7\nLeadership and organisational change 7\nLooking ahead 8\nPart 1: About Food Standards Australia New Zealand 9\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose 11\nVision 11\nMission 11\nOur strategic objectives 12\nValues 12\nCapabilities 12\nPart 2: Annual Performance Statements 13\nStatement of preparation 14\nPerformance reporting 15\nKey activity 1: Developing food standards informed by the best available\nscientific evidence 17\nKey activity 2: Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system,\nincluding coordination of food incident responses and food recalls 30\nKey activity 3: Providing advice to food regulators and food standards\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\n1\nAbout Food Standards Australia\nNew Zealand\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose, vision, mission 11\nOur strategic objectives, values, capabilities 12\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 9\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 124]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nI\nImplementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation\nSurveillance, Evidence and Analysis Working Group (SEAWG), 22, 33\nimported food, 31, 32\nbeef and beef products, 29\nimport MRL projects, 29\ninspection scheme, 24\nrisk advice to DAFF, 24\nincidents see food incidents\ninfant foods, 8, 24\nintelligence gathering, 29, see also international engagement\nInter-Governmental Food Regulation Agreement (2008), 95\ninternal audit, 53\ninternational engagement, 3, 7, 26–29, 31–32\nInternational Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN), 31\nInternational Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF), 28\nJ\nJoint Expert Committee on Food Additives, 28\nJoint Meeting on Pesticide Residues, 29\nJurisdictional Technical Forum, 33\nK\nkava, 24\nKearney, Hon Ged, 37\nkey activities, 15\n1: Developing food standards, 17–29\n2: Coordinating regulatory activities, 30–32\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 129]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nS\nSafe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards, 34\nSahlin, Craig, 7, 49, 52\nSalmonella, 19\nScience and Food Safety Dialogue, 28\nscience communication, 22\nScientific Nanotechnology Advisory Group, 21\nsenior executives\nremuneration, 61, 63\nsee also Board; Chief Executive Officer; organisational structure\nShiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in spinach products, 30–31\nSilo (food composition data management system), 25\nSingapore Food Agency, 27\nsocial media, 34\nSocial Sciences and Economics Advisory Group, 21\nspinach products, 30–31\nstaff\nAPS Census results, 56\nemployment arrangements, 54\nexecutive remuneration see remuneration\nhealth and wellbeing, 56\nstatistics, 57–60\ntraining, 55\nworkforce strategy, 55\nstakeholder engagement, 3, 7, 22, 31, 32–34, see also international engagement\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS\nMessage from the CEO 1\nPurpose of the FSANZ Regulatory Science Strategy 4\nImportance of high quality science to the food regulatory system 5\nRegulatory science at FSANZ 5\nOur environment 7\nExpected outcomes 8\nOur Science Streams 9\nNutrition science 9\nChemical risk assessment 10\nMicrobiology and biotechnology 11\nSocial science and economics 12\nThe importance of scientific data 12\nMeeting the challenges: Our Strategic Objectives 13\nObjective 1: Outstanding regulatory scientific capability 14\nObjective 2: Modern scientific evidence base and application of\nbest practice tools and methods 16\nObjective 3: Work with and leverage from our domestic and\ninternational regulatory partners 18\nObjective 4: Link and partner with key contributors such as\n19\nacademia, research institutions and industry\nObjective 5: Communicate our science clearly and simply 21\n Source: `strategies/Science-20Strategy-202019-23.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Science%20Strategy%202019-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 About Food Standards Australia New Zealand\nOur strategic objectives\n• Food you can trust\n• Helping consumers make informed choices\n• Supporting food systems innovation\nValues\n• Develop – support our people to grow and develop\n• Achieve – collaborate to achieve a common goal\n• Accountable – demonstrate responsibility for commitments, behaviours and actions\n• Respect – build open and supportive relationships\n• Transparent – maintain trust by being genuine, clear and consistent\nCapabilities\n• Workforce\n• ICT and digital transformation\n• Regulatory science\n• Communication and engagement\n• Governance and risk management\n12 Food Standards Australia New Zealand\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [pages 124,125,126,127,128,129,130]\n4\nincidents see food incidents\ninfant foods, 8, 24\nintelligence gathering, 29, see also international engagement\nInter-Governmental Food Regulation Agreement (2008), 95\ninternal audit, 53\ninternational engagement, 3, 7, 26–29, 31–32\nInternational Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN), 31\nInternational Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF), 28\nJ\nJoint Expert Committee on Food Additives, 28\nJoint Meeting on Pesticide Residues, 29\nJurisdictional Technical Forum, 33\nK\nkava, 24\nKearney, Hon Ged, 37\nkey activities, 15\n1: Developing food standards, 17–29\n2: Coordinating regulatory activities, 30–32\n3: Providing advice and information, 32–34\nperformance measures, 16\nkey management personnel, 61–62\nKorea (Republic of) Ministry for Food and Drug Safety, 28\n120 Food Standards Australia New Zealand\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- FSANZ is governed by the Ministers Responsible\nfor Food Regulation, who have set three priorities 2 to further strengthen the food regulation system\nduring 2017–21:\nreducing foodborne illness, supporting public health objectives to\n1 particularly related to 2 reduce chronic disease related to\nCampylobacter and Salmonella overweight and obesity\nmaintaining a strong, robust and\n3\nagile food regulation system\nAs a key component of the system, FSANZ has a significant role in delivering on these priorities.\n Source: `strategies/Science-20Strategy-202019-23.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Science%20Strategy%202019-23.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\n2024–25 highlights Annual Report 2024–25\nAchieved\nlevels of consumer\ntrust in FSANZ\nabove 80%\nCoordinated\n87 food recalls\nUndertook\n27 public\nconsultations,\nincluding 24 calls\nfor submissions\non standards\nDelivered\nour second Consumer\nInsights Tracker survey\nCollaborated\nwith the Bi-national\nFood Safety Network to\nmanage 10 significant\nfood safety issues\nLed or\nAnalysed\nparticipated\n2000 food samples\nin 32 international for the 28th Australian\nforums and projects Total Diet Study\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- The Annual Performance Statements detail results achieved\nagainst planned performance criteria set out in the Health Portfolio Budget\nStatements 2024–25, Health Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements\n2024–25, and the agency’s Corporate Plan 2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- [Page 25]\nAnnual Performance Statements Annual Report 2024–25\nPerformance measure 2024–25 result\n% risk assessment reports supporting food standards development required 100%\nonly minimal changes following public consultation or consideration by the\nFSANZ Board.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 128]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nQ\nquail, 5, 18\nR\nRapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), 32\nrecalls of food see food recalls\nregulation see food regulation system\nregulatory science, 20–25\nacademic institution engagement, 22\nadvisory groups, 21–22\ncommunication see communication; nutrition advice\ndatabases and scientific data management, 25\ninternational engagement, 26–29\nmonitoring and surveillance, 6, 22–24\npeer review, 22\nperformance measure and result, 21\nscientific collaboration arrangements, 21–22\nremuneration\naudit committee, 51–52\nBoard members, 61–62\nkey management personnel, 61–62\nother highly paid staff, 63\nsenior executives, 61, 63\nreport on performance see performance report\nreports see publications\nrisk management (food safety), 5, 6, 18–21, 23, 24, 26, 27–28, see also food safety\nrisk management (FSANZ enterprise), 51, 53\nroles and functions\nFSANZ, 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- The Annual Performance Statements detail results achieved\nagainst planned performance criteria set out in the Health Portfolio Budget\nStatements 2024–25, Health Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements\n2024–25, and the agency’s Corporate Plan 2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Performance measure 2024–25 result\nNumber of food recalls and incidents 87 food recalls coordinated.\ncoordinated in partnership with jurisdictions,\nOne food incident conducted under the NFIRP.\nincluding under the NFIRP (PBS measure).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- FSANZ performance measure 2024–25 result\n% applications completed within the legislative timeframe.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\n2024–25 highlights Annual Report 2024–25\nAchieved\nlevels of consumer\ntrust in FSANZ\nabove 80%\nCoordinated\n87 food recalls\nUndertook\n27 public\nconsultations,\nincluding 24 calls\nfor submissions\non standards\nDelivered\nour second Consumer\nInsights Tracker survey\nCollaborated\nwith the Bi-national\nFood Safety Network to\nmanage 10 significant\nfood safety issues\nLed or\nAnalysed\nparticipated\n2000 food samples\nin 32 international for the 28th Australian\nforums and projects Total Diet Study\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 20]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Annual Performance Statements\nPerformance measures\nExpected performance FSANZ performance\nKey activity Performance measure results areas\nDeveloping food Applications to Applications to amend Management and\nstandards informed amend the Food the Food Standards completion of\nby the best available Regulatory Measures Code are assessed within applications and\nscientific evidence. are considered within 12 months, as required proposals\nstatutory timeframes. by the Food Standards\nRegulatory science\nAustralia New Zealand\nRegulations 1994.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Performance measures 2024–25 result\nNumber of ongoing bilateral, multilateral and global forums that FSANZ staff 28\nparticipate in, and international projects that FSANZ contribute to (PBS measure).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Performance measures 2024–25 result\n% of respondents across Australia and New Zealand 69% of consumers have confidence in the\nwho indicate confidence in the safety of the food supply safety of the food supply in Australia and\n(PBS measure).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 83]\nFinancial Statements Annual Report 2024–25\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand\nNOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nfor the period ended 30 June 2025\n(cid:3)\n2: Financial position\nThis section analyses FSANZ’s assets used to conduct its operations and the operating liabilities incurred as a\nresult.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 113]\nAppendices Annual Report 2024–25\nPGPA Rule\nReference Part of Report Description Requirement\n17BF(1)(b) N/A Information on dividends paid or If applicable,\nrecommended mandatory\n17BF(1)(c) N/A Details of any community service obligations If applicable,\nthe government business enterprise has mandatory\nincluding:\n(a) an outline of actions taken to fulfil those\nobligations; and\n(b) an assessment of the cost of fulfilling\nthose obligations\n17BF(2) N/A A statement regarding the exclusion If applicable,\nof information on the grounds that the mandatory\ninformation is commercially sensitive and\nwould be likely to result in unreasonable\ncommercial prejudice to the government\nbusiness enterprise\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 109\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Population Research AU Online survey Randomly selected national N=1435 Proportion of respondents looking for Sampled from a randomly selected national panel Medium (online panel used which is\nLaboratory (2009) panel of participants allergens in ingredient lists that is recruited via telephone. established using a representative CATI\nProportion of respondents looking for nut- method, did not examine understanding)\nfree, lactose-free, gluten-free labelling\nSwain (2006) AU Survey Parents and children N=94 Commercially Time taken to categorise the food as free or Respondents were sampled from the Royal Prince Low (small sample size, unrepresentative\nrecruited through an allergy available food not free of target allergen Alfred Hospital Allergy Clinic sample, little information provided on sample,\nclinic products not clear whether differences are statistically\n Source: `other-pdfs/SD3-R6_47to-Allergen-labelling-REA.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/consumer/labelling/review/Documents/SD3 R6_47to Allergen labelling REA.pdf)`\n- Performance measures 2024–25 result\n% of food recall notifications by businesses 100%\nto FSANZ that are published within 48 hours.\n% of recall sponsors satisfied with FSANZ 99% of recall sponsors who completed a post-recall\ninformation and assistance. report were satisfied or very satisfied with FSANZ\ninformation and assistance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- 230 (15 August 2024)\nA1261 – Irradiation – Increase in The application seeks to increase the maximum energy\nmaximum energy level level for machines generating X-rays used to irradiate food,\nfrom 5 megaelectronvolts (MeV) to 7.5 MeV, provided the\nX-ray target of the machine source is made of tantalum\nor gold\nA1281 – Food derived from herbicide- This application seeks approval for the sale and use of food\ntolerant and insect-protected corn line derived from corn line DP910521, genetically modified for\nDP910521 herbicide-tolerance and protection from insect pests\nA1282 – Subtilisin from GM Bacillus This application seeks to permit the use of subtilisin from\nsubtilis as a processing aid genetically modified Bacillus subtilis as a processing\naid.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $26.5 million, $1.0 million, 26.5 million, 1.0 million | FSANZ\nspent $26.5 million, primarily on salaries and other employee related costs, resulting in a\n$1.0 million deficit – higher than projected in the 2024-25 Portfolio Budget Statements. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n| $25.5 million, 25.5 million | [Page 69]\nFinancial Statements Annual Report 2024–25\nFinancial performance overview\nIn 2024–25, FSANZ received $25.5 million in revenue, mainly from the Australian and New\nZealand governments and project funding by other Australian Government entities. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n| 56\nemployees | [Page 120]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\ncorporate governance, 36\nCorporate Plan, 14, 36\nCuthbert, Sandra, 40\nCEO’s year in review, 4–8\nsee also Chief Executive Officer\nD\ndatabases and scientific data management, 25\nDavey, Josephine, 42, 52\nDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), 20, 22, 24, 28, 29, 30\nDepartment of Health and Aged Care, 22, 25, 30\nAdditional Estimates Statements, 14\nPortfolio Budget Statements, 11, 14, 15\ndiet\nAu | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n| 31\nstaff | [Page 129]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nS\nSafe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards, 34\nSahlin, Craig, 7, 49, 52\nSalmonella, 19\nScience and Food Safety Dialogue, 28\nscience communication, 22\nScientific Nanotechnology Advisory Group, 21\nsenior executives\nremuneration, 61, 63\nsee also Board; Chief Executive Officer; organisational structure\nShiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in spinach products, 30–31\nSilo (food composition data ma | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n| $25.5 million, $24.3 million, $1.1 million, 25.5 million, 24.3 million, 1.1 million | Total income was $25.5 million, up from $24.3 million in 2023–24 – an increase of $1.1 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n| $26.5 million, $24.8 million, $1.7 million, 26.5 million, 24.8 million, 1.7 million | Total expenditure rose to $26.5 million, compared to $24.8 million in 2023–24 – an increase\nof $1.7 million. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n| $5,000 , $10,000 | The asset recognition threshold was increased from $5,000 to\n$10,000 from 1 July 2023. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 7]\n2024–25 highlights Annual Report 2024–25\nAchieved\nlevels of consumer\ntrust in FSANZ\nabove 80%\nCoordinated\n87 food recalls\nUndertook\n27 public\nconsultations,\nincluding 24 calls\nfor submissions\non standards\nDelivered\nour second Consumer\nInsights Tracker survey\nCollaborated\nwith the Bi-national\nFood Safety Network to\nmanage 10 significant\nfood safety issues\nLed or\nAnalysed\nparticipated\n2000 food samples\nin 32 international for the 28th Australian\nforums and projects Total Diet Study\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 2024–25 highlights\n2024–25 highlights\nApproved the\nfirst cell-cultured\nFinalised food for sale in Australia and New Zealand\n20 applications\nand 7 proposals\nDeveloped\na new standard\nfor future\ncell-cultured food\nApproved\nnew definitions\nfor genetically Updated\nmodified food\nMaximum Residue\nLimits aligning with\ninternational standards\nBegan a major\nCompleted\nreview\nconsultation to\nof the Health Star Rating\nstrengthen egg\nsystem and nutrition\nsafety standards\ninformation panel\n2 Food Standards Australia New Zealand\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\nContents\nLetter of transmittal 1\n2024–25 highlights 2\nChief Executive Officer’s year in review 4\nStandards development 5\nFood safety, surveillance and evidence 6\nCollaboration and stakeholder engagement 7\nLeadership and organisational change 7\nLooking ahead 8\nPart 1: About Food Standards Australia New Zealand 9\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose 11\nVision 11\nMission 11\nOur strategic objectives 12\nValues 12\nCapabilities 12\nPart 2: Annual Performance Statements 13\nStatement of preparation 14\nPerformance reporting 15\nKey activity 1: Developing food standards informed by the best available\nscientific evidence 17\nKey activity 2: Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system,\nincluding coordination of food incident responses and food recalls 30\nKey activity 3: Providing advice to food regulators and food standards\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 123]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991, 1\nestablishment of Board, its role and its committees, 36, 37, 51\nexpertise and experience sought for Board, 38–39\nFSANZ agency functions, 10\nFSANZ Work Plan, 93\nMinisterial policy guidelines, 95\nreport against requirements, 96–105\nreview of, 8, 55\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand Regulations 1994, 39\nFood Standards Code see Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code\nFoster, Meika, 7, 43, 51\nfraud control, 1\nfunctions see role and functions\nfuture (looking ahead), 8\nG\ngenetically modified foods and new breeding techniques, 5, 18\nadvisory groups, 21\ncollaborative arrangement for safety assessment of GM foods, 27\ngovernance of FSANZ see corporate governance\ngovernment policy orders, 37\ngreenhouse gas emissions, 110–111\nH\nHart, John, 44, 51\nHavea, Palatasa, 44, 52\nHazelton, Jenny, 7\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 127]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nP\npay see remuneration\npeer review, 22\nPeople and Culture Committee, 52\npeople management see staff\nperformance\nadvice to food regulators and information to consumers, 32–34\nChair’s statement on Annual Performance Statements, 14\nconsumer trust in food labels and in the food regulation system, 3, 6, 34\ncontribution to international fora, initiatives and projects, 26–29\nfinancial performance overview, 65\nfood recall coordination, 30–32\nhighlights 2024–24, 2–3\nKey activity 1: Developing food standards, 17–29\nKey activity 2: Coordinating regulatory activities, 30–32\nKey activity 3: Providing advice and information, 32–34\nmanagement and completion of applications and proposals, 17–20, 96–105\noutcome and program, 15\nregulatory science, 20–25\nstakeholder engagement, 32–33\nperformance measures, 16, 36\nperformance review of Board, 38\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Performance measures 2024–25 result\n% of food recall notifications by businesses 100%\nto FSANZ that are published within 48 hours.\n% of recall sponsors satisfied with FSANZ 99% of recall sponsors who completed a post-recall\ninformation and assistance. report were satisfied or very satisfied with FSANZ\ninformation and assistance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- A bridging study (Cook et al, 2001a) and a comparative data study\n(Cook et al, 2001b) were completed and published in 2001 comparing the methodology and\nconsumption data from the previous food consumption surveys (1983 and 1985) with the\n1995 NNS, establishing that intervening changes would not lead to significant changes in\ndietary modelling.\n Source: `strategies/Dietary-modelling-peer-review-report.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/science-data/exposure/Documents/Dietary modelling peer review report.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\n2 Approach\nIn addressing the objectives outlined above for both recommendations, FSANZ has:\n identified the existing requirements in the Code and available guidance provided for\nfood industry relating to mandatory food safety label elements\n compared regulatory requirements in Canada, the USA and the EU relating to\nmandatory food safety label elements with those in the Code\n identified sources of food safety related information available to consumers, other than\nthat on food labels\n commissioned two separate literature reviews on the impact of format and the content\non consumer use and understanding of food safety label elements (refer to SDs 1 and\n2)\n reviewed the Australian and New Zealand literature on consumers’ responses to\nallergy labelling on foods (refer to SD 3)\n considered the impacts of the format and content of food safety label elements on\n Source: `other-pdfs/LR6_47-Technical-Evaluation-Report.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/consumer/labelling/review/Documents/LR6_47 Technical Evaluation Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 13]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\n1\nAbout Food Standards Australia\nNew Zealand\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose, vision, mission 11\nOur strategic objectives, values, capabilities 12\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 9\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- The Annual Performance Statements detail results achieved\nagainst planned performance criteria set out in the Health Portfolio Budget\nStatements 2024–25, Health Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements\n2024–25, and the agency’s Corporate Plan 2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- 90%\nReport on applications\nOf the 20 applications completed in 2024–25, 90% were approved within statutory timeframes.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 22]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Annual Performance Statements\nThe 2 applications not completed within statutory timeframes due to their complexity were:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- [Page 112]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Appendices\nPGPA Rule\nReference Part of Report Description Requirement\n17BE(r) N/A Particulars of any reports on the entity given by: If applicable,\nmandatory\n(a) the Auditor-General (other than a report\nunder section 43 of the Act); or\n(b) a Parliamentary Committee; or\n(c) the Commonwealth Ombudsman; or\n(d) the Office of the Australian Information\nCommissioner\n17BE(s) N/A An explanation of information not obtained If applicable,\nfrom a subsidiary of the entity and the effect mandatory\nof not having the information on the annual\nreport\n17BE(t) N/A Details of any indemnity that applied during If applicable,\nthe reporting period to the accountable mandatory\nauthority, any member of the accountable\nauthority or officer of the entity against a\nliability (including premiums paid, or agreed\nto be paid, for insurance against the authority,\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 121]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nF\nFellows Program, 21\nFinance, Audit and Risk Management Committee, 51–52\nfinance law compliance, 53\nfinancial performance overview, 65\nfinancial statements, 66–91\naudit report, 66–67\nnotes to and forming part of financial statements, 73–91\nstatement by Accountable Authority, CEO and CFO, 68\nfood additives, 28\nFood Allergy and Intolerance Scientific Advisory Group, 21\nFood and Agriculture Organization, 28\nFAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives, 28\nFAO/WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues, 29\nfood composition data, 33\nSilo data management system, 25\nsee also databases and scientific data management\nfood exports see exported food\nfood imports see imported food\nfood incidents, 30–32, see also food recalls\nFood Industry Forum (FIF), 31\nFood Inspection Scheme, 24\nfood labelling\nalcoholic beverages, 5, 19\ncarbohydrate and sugar claims, 5, 19\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 124]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nI\nImplementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation\nSurveillance, Evidence and Analysis Working Group (SEAWG), 22, 33\nimported food, 31, 32\nbeef and beef products, 29\nimport MRL projects, 29\ninspection scheme, 24\nrisk advice to DAFF, 24\nincidents see food incidents\ninfant foods, 8, 24\nintelligence gathering, 29, see also international engagement\nInter-Governmental Food Regulation Agreement (2008), 95\ninternal audit, 53\ninternational engagement, 3, 7, 26–29, 31–32\nInternational Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN), 31\nInternational Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF), 28\nJ\nJoint Expert Committee on Food Additives, 28\nJoint Meeting on Pesticide Residues, 29\nJurisdictional Technical Forum, 33\nK\nkava, 24\nKearney, Hon Ged, 37\nkey activities, 15\n1: Developing food standards, 17–29\n2: Coordinating regulatory activities, 30–32\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 128]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nQ\nquail, 5, 18\nR\nRapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), 32\nrecalls of food see food recalls\nregulation see food regulation system\nregulatory science, 20–25\nacademic institution engagement, 22\nadvisory groups, 21–22\ncommunication see communication; nutrition advice\ndatabases and scientific data management, 25\ninternational engagement, 26–29\nmonitoring and surveillance, 6, 22–24\npeer review, 22\nperformance measure and result, 21\nscientific collaboration arrangements, 21–22\nremuneration\naudit committee, 51–52\nBoard members, 61–62\nkey management personnel, 61–62\nother highly paid staff, 63\nsenior executives, 61, 63\nreport on performance see performance report\nreports see publications\nrisk management (food safety), 5, 6, 18–21, 23, 24, 26, 27–28, see also food safety\nrisk management (FSANZ enterprise), 51, 53\nroles and functions\nFSANZ, 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nCONTENTS\nMessage from the CEO 1\nPurpose of the FSANZ Regulatory Science Strategy 4\nImportance of high quality science to the food regulatory system 5\nRegulatory science at FSANZ 5\nOur environment 7\nExpected outcomes 8\nOur Science Streams 9\nNutrition science 9\nChemical risk assessment 10\nMicrobiology and biotechnology 11\nSocial science and economics 12\nThe importance of scientific data 12\nMeeting the challenges: Our Strategic Objectives 13\nObjective 1: Outstanding regulatory scientific capability 14\nObjective 2: Modern scientific evidence base and application of\nbest practice tools and methods 16\nObjective 3: Work with and leverage from our domestic and\ninternational regulatory partners 18\nObjective 4: Link and partner with key contributors such as\n19\nacademia, research institutions and industry\nObjective 5: Communicate our science clearly and simply 21\n Source: `strategies/Science-20Strategy-202019-23.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-10/Science%20Strategy%202019-23.pdf)`\n- File\nISFR Coordinated Food Survey Plan 2025 - 2027 (PDF 555KB)\nPublished\nSurvey\nLead agency\n2023\nSurvey of Low-THC Hemp Food Products\nNSW FA\n2019\nCoordinated survey of alcohol content and labelling of fermented soft drinks\nVIC\n2019\nMandatory folic acid fortification of wheat flour for bread making\n(PDF 218KB)\nFSANZ\n2016\nOn-farm food safety practices survey of strawberry growing in Victoria\n2016 FSANZ/DEDJTR\nFSANZ/DEDJTR\n2015\nSurvey of the trans fatty acid (TFA) content of Australian and New Zealand foods\nFSANZ\n2014\nCombined survey and risk assessment for cyanogenic glycosides\nFSANZ /\nNZMPI\n2014\nNational Surveillance Program for Genetically Modified Foods\nNSWFA\n2013\nSurvey of inorganic arsenic in seaweed and seaweed-containing products available in Australia\nFSANZ\n2012\nPrevalence of Salmonella and E. coli in ready to eat nuts and nut products sold in Australia\nNSWFA\n2012\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__08.html (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoring-safety)`\n- 12b 7a\nWriting too small /illegible 7 7\n'Flavours' 'Colours' and 'Spices' not explicit 7 5\nManufacturers avoiding responsibility 3 5\nPrepared items unlabelled (restaurants, bakeries) 4 5\n'May contain' overused 9b 4a\n'May contain' cuts down food options 5 4\nNon-specific terms 10b 4a\n'Made in same premises/on same line' confusing 4 3\nMy allergen not common allergen so is not listed - 2\nMay contain traces of which nuts? - 2\nIngredients change constantly 3 2\nPreviously safe items now 'may contain' 4 2\nUnlabelled products - 1\nPercentage labelling to indicate level of risk 4b 1a\n'Emulsifier' confusing 4b 1a\n* Of respondents who responded ‘Yes’ to the question ‘While trying to identify foods that are suitable for the person(s) with the\nallergy, are there any other labelling issues that have caused you concern?’.\n Source: `other-pdfs/SD3-R6_47to-Allergen-labelling-REA.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/consumer/labelling/review/Documents/SD3 R6_47to Allergen labelling REA.pdf)`\n- 1.2.2 Risk assessment\nA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on the Application of Risk Analysis to Food Standards\nIssues (FAO/WHO, 1995a) was held in March 1995 in response to the establishment of the World\nTrade Organisation (WTO) agreements on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and\nTechnical Barriers to Trade (TBT).\n Source: `strategies/Principles-_-practices-exposure-assessment-2009.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/science-data/exposure/Documents/Principles _ practices exposure assessment 2009.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3]\n[Page 1]\nSupporting document 3\nRapid evidence assessment on consumer understanding,\nattitudes and behaviour with respect to food allergen labelling\nLabelling Review Recommendations 6 and 47\nExecutive summary\nFSANZ has undertaken a rapid evidence assessment to investigate and characterise the\nissues associated with consumer understanding, attitudes and behaviour with respect to food\nallergen labelling for Australians and New Zealanders.\n Source: `other-pdfs/SD3-R6_47to-Allergen-labelling-REA.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/consumer/labelling/review/Documents/SD3 R6_47to Allergen labelling REA.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\n2024–25 highlights Annual Report 2024–25\nAchieved\nlevels of consumer\ntrust in FSANZ\nabove 80%\nCoordinated\n87 food recalls\nUndertook\n27 public\nconsultations,\nincluding 24 calls\nfor submissions\non standards\nDelivered\nour second Consumer\nInsights Tracker survey\nCollaborated\nwith the Bi-national\nFood Safety Network to\nmanage 10 significant\nfood safety issues\nLed or\nAnalysed\nparticipated\n2000 food samples\nin 32 international for the 28th Australian\nforums and projects Total Diet Study\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nAnnual Performance Statements Annual Report 2024–25\nPerformance measure 2024–25 result\n% risk assessment reports supporting food standards development required 100%\nonly minimal changes following public consultation or consideration by the\nFSANZ Board.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- During 2024–2025 there were no changes to the following 2\nongoing committees:\n• Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee\n• People and Culture Committee.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- 1.1B: Suppliers\nGoods and services supplied or rendered1\nStaff Support Costs 327 279\nProfessional Services 1,172 951\nAudit Fees 65 65\nICT expenses 1,229 1,415\nLegal Services 191 345\nLibrary Services 240 215\nProperty Expenses 192 262\nScientific Support Services 374 551\nTravel 704 528\nOperating Expenses 440 284\nTotal goods and services supplied or rendered 4,934 4,895\nGoods supplied 304 305\nServices rendered 4,630 4,590\nTotal goods and services supplied or rendered 4,934 4,895\nOther suppliers\nWorkers' compensation expenses 46 76\nTotal other suppliers 46 76\nTotal suppliers 4,980 4,971\n1During the reporting period, the categorisation of supplier expenses in the above note were revised to enhance\ntransparency and align with internal reporting practices. comparative have been restated to align with the new\ncategories.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- Table 17: List of requirements\nPGPA Rule\nReference Part of Report Description Requirement\n17BE Contents of annual report\n17BE(a) Part 1 – About FSANZ Details of the legislation establishing the body Mandatory\n17BE(b)(i) Part 1 – Objectives A summary of the objects and functions of the Mandatory\nand functions entity as set out in legislation\n17BE(b)(ii) Part 1 – Purpose The purposes of the entity as included in the Mandatory\nentity’s corporate plan for the reporting period\n17BE(c) Part 3 – The names of the persons holding the Mandatory\nAccountability to position of responsible Minister or responsible\nthe Minister and Ministers during the reporting period, and the\nParliament titles of those responsible Ministers\n17BE(d) Part 3 – Ministerial Directions given to the entity by the Minister If applicable,\ndirections under an Act or instrument during the mandatory\nreporting period\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 117]\nIndex Annual Report 2024–25\nA\nacademic institutions, engagement with, 22\naccountability, 37\nAccountable Authority see Board\nAcknowledgement of Country, inside front cover\nAdministrative Appeals Tribunal, 97, 102\nAdvisory Committee on Novel Foods, 22, 32\nadvisory groups, 21–22\nAdvisory Network of International Regulators: Cell-cultivated Products, 28\nagvet chemicals maximum residue limits, 5, 20, 29\naircraft cabins, food service in the presence of small cats or dogs, 5, 18\nalcoholic beverages labelling, 5, 19\nAllergen Collaboration, 32, 33\nallergens\nexpert advisory group, 21\nundeclared, 31, 32\nannual performance statement see performance report\nantimicrobial resistant (AMR) bacteria in food, 6, 8, 24\nadvisory group, 21\napples and apple products, 6, 24\napplications and proposals see food standards – applications and proposals\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 122]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 Index\nfood safety\nemerging issues, 24\nexported food, 10, 31, 32\nimported food, 24, 29, 31, 32\nincidents and information sharing, 6\nintelligence gathering and sharing, 29\nsurveillance, 6, 22–24\nsee also food recalls\nfood science see regulatory science\nfood service in aircraft cabins in the presence of small cats or dogs, 5, 18\nfood standards, 5\napplications and proposals, 2, 5, 17–20, 93–94, 96–105\nchemical residue limits, 2, 5, 20, 29\ngazetted variations, 102–105\nsee also Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code\nFood Standards Agency (England, Northern Ireland and Wales), 27–28\nFood Standards Australia New Zealand\naccountability, 37\nBoard see Board\ncapabilities, 12\nCEO see Chief Executive Officer\ncommittees, 32–33\nconsumer trust in, 3, 34\nestablishment, 10\nmission statement, 11\nobjectives and functions, 10, 12\noffice locations, 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 16]\nAnnual Report 2024–25 About Food Standards Australia New Zealand\nOur strategic objectives\n• Food you can trust\n• Helping consumers make informed choices\n• Supporting food systems innovation\nValues\n• Develop – support our people to grow and develop\n• Achieve – collaborate to achieve a common goal\n• Accountable – demonstrate responsibility for commitments, behaviours and actions\n• Respect – build open and supportive relationships\n• Transparent – maintain trust by being genuine, clear and consistent\nCapabilities\n• Workforce\n• ICT and digital transformation\n• Regulatory science\n• Communication and engagement\n• Governance and risk management\n12 Food Standards Australia New Zealand\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\nContents\nLetter of transmittal 1\n2024–25 highlights 2\nChief Executive Officer’s year in review 4\nStandards development 5\nFood safety, surveillance and evidence 6\nCollaboration and stakeholder engagement 7\nLeadership and organisational change 7\nLooking ahead 8\nPart 1: About Food Standards Australia New Zealand 9\nObjectives and functions 10\nPurpose 11\nVision 11\nMission 11\nOur strategic objectives 12\nValues 12\nCapabilities 12\nPart 2: Annual Performance Statements 13\nStatement of preparation 14\nPerformance reporting 15\nKey activity 1: Developing food standards informed by the best available\nscientific evidence 17\nKey activity 2: Coordinating regulatory activities across the food regulation system,\nincluding coordination of food incident responses and food recalls 30\nKey activity 3: Providing advice to food regulators and food standards\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-10/FSANZ%20Annual%20Report%202024%E2%80%9325.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nAnnual Report 2024–25\nPart 3: Management and accountability 35\nCorporate governance 36\nCorporate Plan 36\nAccountability to the Minister and Parliament 37\nFSANZ Board 37\nBoard committees 51\nCompliance and assurance 53\nPeople 54\nManagement of human resources 57\nExecutive remuneration 61\nPart 4: Financial management 64\nFinancial performance overview 65\nIndependent Auditor’s Report 66\n2024–25 Financial Statements 68\nAppendices 92\nAppendix 1: Work Plan 93\nAppendix 2: Report against the FSANZ Act requirements 96\nAppendix 3: List of requirements 106\nAppendix 4: Australian Public Service Net Zero 2030 Reporting 110\nIndex 112\nii Food Standards Australia New Zealand\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf 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out · cost: $0.00077\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `(none)`\n\n## 6 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Food+Standards+Australia+New+Zealand+Act+1991) | 1991 | Act | The entity administers and is established under this Act. |\n| [Food Standards Australia New Zealand Regulations 1994](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Food+Standards+Australia+New+Zealand+Regulations+1994) | 1994 | Regulation | Regulations made under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. |\n| [Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Australia+New+Zealand+Food+Standards+Code) | 1991 | Instrument | Food standards compiled in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code are administered and updated by this entity. |\n| [Pesticides Act 1999](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Pesticides+Act+1999) | 1999 | Act | The entity administers maximum residue limits for pesticides under this Act. |\n| [Veterinary Chemicals Act 1996](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Veterinary+Chemicals+Act+1996) | 1996 | Act | The entity administers maximum residue limits for veterinary chemicals under this Act. |\n| [Health Star Rating System](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Health+Star+Rating+System) | 2014 | Instrument | The entity manages and provides advice on the Health Star Rating system. |", "global_initiatives_md": "# Food Standards Australia New Zealand — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n- Development of food standards\n- Coordination of food regulatory activities\n- International engagement and collaboration\n- Consumer information and advice\n\n## Development of food standards\n\n### Codex Alimentarius Commission Food Standards\n**Jurisdiction**: Global (FAO/WHO)\n**Run by**: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO)\n**Year**: 1963\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Codex Alimentarius Commission develops international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice to ensure food safety and quality globally.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can align its food standards with international best practices, ensuring global compatibility and consumer safety.\n**Find more**: [Codex Alimentarius Commission](https://www.google.com/search?q=Codex+Alimentarius+Commission)\n\n### USDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\n**Year**: 2011\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The FSMA aims to shift the focus of food safety from responding to outbreaks to preventing them through proactive measures.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: The FSMA provides a model for a preventative approach to food safety, which could enhance Australia's food safety framework.\n**Find more**: [USDA Food Safety Modernization Act](https://www.google.com/search?q=USDA+Food+Safety+Modernization+Act)\n\n### New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) Standards\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: New Zealand Food Safety Authority\n**Year**: 1992\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The NZFSA develops food standards and ensures compliance with the New Zealand Food Act, focusing on food safety and consumer protection.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: As a bi-national entity, Australia can learn from New Zealand's food safety standards and practices.\n**Find more**: [New Zealand Food Safety Authority](https://www.google.com/search?q=New+Zealand+Food+Safety+Authority)\n\n## Coordination of food regulatory activities\n\n### European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Coordination\n**Jurisdiction**: European Union\n**Run by**: European Food Safety Authority\n**Year**: 2002\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: EFSA coordinates food safety activities across EU member states, providing scientific advice and communication on food safety issues.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Coordination mechanisms used by EFSA can inform Australia’s approach to harmonizing food safety regulations across jurisdictions.\n**Find more**: [European Food Safety Authority](https://www.google.com/search?q=European+Food+Safety+Authority)\n\n### Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Incident Response\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Canadian Food Inspection Agency\n**Year**: 1997\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The CFIA coordinates food incident responses and food recalls, ensuring the safety of Canada’s food supply.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt similar incident response and food recall coordination strategies to enhance its regulatory efficiency.\n**Find more**: [Canadian Food Inspection Agency](https://www.google.com/search?q=Canadian+Food+Inspection+Agency)\n\n### National Health Service (NHS) Food Safety\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: National Health Service\n**Year**: Varies\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The NHS coordinates food safety activities within the UK, ensuring food safety standards are met across various sectors.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: The UK’s NHS provides a model for comprehensive food safety coordination that Australia could emulate.\n**Find more**: [National Health Service Food Safety](https://www.google.com/search?q=National+Health+Service+Food+Safety)\n\n## International engagement and collaboration\n\n### OECD Food Safety and Consumer Protection\n**Jurisdiction**: Global (OECD)\n**Run by**: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\n**Year**: 1961\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The OECD engages in international food safety and consumer protection initiatives, providing policy recommendations and data sharing.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: OECD’s international collaborations can offer insights into global food safety trends and best practices.\n**Find more**: [OECD Food Safety](https://www.google.com/search?q=OECD+Food+Safety)\n\n### Singapore Food Agency Initiatives\n**Jurisdiction**: Singapore\n**Run by**: Singapore Food Agency\n**Year**: 2004\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The Singapore Food Agency engages in international food safety collaborations and participates in global food safety initiatives.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Singapore’s proactive international engagement can provide a model for Australia’s global food safety collaborations.\n**Find more**: [Singapore Food Agency](https://www.google.com/search?q=Singapore+Food+Agency)\n\n## Consumer information and advice\n\n### USDA Consumer Education Programs\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\n**Year**: Varies\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The USDA runs various consumer education programs to inform the public about food safety practices and regulations.\n**Why it matters to Australia**: Australia can adopt similar consumer education strategies to enhance public awareness and compliance with food safety standards.\n**Find more**: [USDA Consumer Education](https://www.google.com/search?q=USDA+Consumer+Education)\n\n### New Zealand Ministry of Health Food Information\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: New Zealand Ministry of Health\n**Year**: Varies\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The New Zealand Ministry of Health provides comprehensive food 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