Under Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code · made under Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991

Code Amendment Process – Applications, Proposals and Gazette Notices

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FEDERAL · Regulatory Process Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code § Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth)

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The Code is amended via FSANZ applications (industry-initiated) or proposals (FSANZ-initiated), with changes gazetted as legislative instruments on the Federal Register of Legislation.

Food businesses and other parties may apply to FSANZ to amend the Code (applications) or FSANZ may initiate amendments (proposals). Both follow a public consultation process. Once approved by the Food Ministers' Meeting (or FSANZ Board), changes are gazetted and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. NZ adoption occurs via the NZ Food Act 2014. …

What: The Code is amended via FSANZ applications (industry-initiated) or proposals (FSANZ-initiated), with changes gazetted as legislative instruments on the Federal Register of Legislation.
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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Code Amendment Process – Applications, Proposals and Gazette Notices is a WHS requirement set out in Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FEDERAL). It is made under Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code § Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth).

What does this WHS obligation require?

Code Amendment Process – Applications, Proposals and Gazette Notices is a WHS obligation under Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FEDERAL). In short, The Code is amended via FSANZ applications (industry-initiated) or proposals (FSANZ-initiated), with changes gazetted as legislative instruments on the Federal Register of Legislation.

What changed recently?

Code Amendment Process – Applications, Proposals and Gazette Notices was last updated on 6 October 2026.

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Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 Federal Australia

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