The record blanks (‘templates’ ‘forms’) have recently been refreshed. Note that recording requirements have not changed. The refresh is about making the record blanks easier to use. New Zealand Food Safety (MPI) have also created ‘Record Keeping Guidance’ which includes a record requirem...

On 13 August 2025, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) were gazetted to mandate energy labelling on packaged alcoholic beverages. From the date of gazettal, businesses have 3 years to comply with the new requirements. Food regulation system guidance is available fo...

New Zealand Food Safety has recently published updated versions of the National Programme guidance for levels 1, 2 and 3. The new National Programmes contain rules around suitable water, plain English allergen labelling and mock recalls that businesses must follow, plus updated format and content. ...

New Zealand Food Safety has updated the My Food Plan (MFP) content to reflect changes to requirements since it was first released in 2019 and to generally improve its usability. It contains updated rules around suitable water, plain English allergen labelling, and mock recalls that businesses must f...

Australia’s National Allergen Council’s website Food Allergy Aware is a resource hub with information and practical resources (including short training videos) that are applicable in both Australia and New Zealand. The Food Allergen Portal is also the work of the Allergen Collaboration, and prov...

The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) has recently released the Fundamental Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety version 5, 2025 – a refreshed, science-based framework to help the fresh produce industry manage food safety risks from production through to post-harvest handling.  Developed thr...

New Zealand Food Safety (MPI) recently published a new webpage to help raise consumer awareness about the risks of buying food online and how to shop safely. The webpage provides practical tips and guidance on: Buying food online is convenient, but not all sellers follow the same rules. This resourc...

On 13 August 2025, changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code were gazetted to mandate energy labelling on packaged alcoholic beverages. What's changing? What’s not changing? Clarification on Sugar Claims In addition, Standard 1.2.7 has been updated to clarify that nut...

New Zealand Food Safety has published amendments to the SSS Template Food Control Plan: A new specialist card ‘Making Biltong’ has been added, and minor changes were made to some of the cards in the Simply Safe & Suitable Template Food Control Plan, and the associated Food Notice. If your b...

A new pathway for assessing My Food Plans prior to registration by New Zealand Food Safety (MPI) has been announced, and is effective as of 1st August 2025. There are two application pathways to register a Custom FCP with MPI: From 1 August 2025, applicants of new My Food Plan FCPs can choose either...