Will the FSANZ Act review cut red tape for food permissions? Will FSANZ be given enforcement powers of its own?

After six years, the review into the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth) (“FSANZ Act”) was released in October 2026. The ongoing review of the FSANZ Act has often been cited by government officials as a reason for delaying improvements to food regulatory measures. This article examines the recommendations of the review, and explores the extent to which they might address existing issues in the way that food is regulated in Australia.