The Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 are now in force for fresh and thawed cured pork products and single-ingredient fruit, vegetable, fish, seafood, and meat. Refer to the Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 for details and Commerce Com...

The Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (AFRA) had Minister for Food Safety Hon. Ayesha Verrall, virtually launch the publication of a food rescue food safety guide. Many food businesses have incorporated 'donating food' guidance into their activities....

Guidance for Food Service, Food Retail & Food Manufacturing Businesses under Orange and Red light restrictions. This guidance provides New Zealand food businesses working under the Food Act 2014, with information to help keep their customers and staff safe under the COVID-19 Protection Framework...

From 12 February 2022, businesses must disclose where certain fresh and thawed food comes from that they supply, offer, or advertise for supply to consumers in New Zealand. Refer to Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021  The requirement to disclose only applies to cured ...

FSANZ have recently released a range of consumer education materials on genetically modified (GM) foods and new breeding techniques (NBTs). To access these resources and to learn more about GM foods, visit the FSANZ website....

Food processing can be defined as the use of methods and techniques involving equipment, energy, and tools to transform agricultural products such as grains, meats, vegetables, fruits, and milk into food ingredients or processed food products. This tool kit provides helpful fact-based information to...

Cyber attacks are a very real threat facing food and drink businesses. Ajay Unni writes about cyber attacks not just being a vague concept and why cybersecurity is a must. Cybersecurity in the Food and Beverage industry...

New Zealand has adopted a Joint-Food Standard under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code which mandates the addition of folic acid to non-organic wheat flour in bread. There is a two-year transition period to allow flour millers time to implement this change.  Folic acid is an essentia...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) recently released education materials to help people understand the risks associated with pure and highly concentrated caffeine powders and foods....

As most of New Zealand has moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 this week, to help businesses operating under the Food Act 2014 get back up and running, New Zealand Food Safety has updated guidance about operating safely....