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In 2025, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) maintained a steady pace in the approval of food ingredients. CIRS Group conducted a statistical review of the 2025 submissions in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to provide data references and trend insights for companies planning to enter the ANZ market.

Overview of Food Ingredient Submissions in Australia and New Zealand in 2025

According to publicly available information on the FSANZ official website, the submission data for food substances in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 are as follows:

• 16 substances accepted for assessment,
• 11 public consultations, and
• 19 approved substances.

Special note: In 2025, a total of three substances submitted by Chinese companies were accepted for assessment, two entered the public consultation, and one has been officially approved.

Substances Accepted for Assessment in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 (16 items)

Substances under Public Consultation in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 (11 items)

Substances Approved in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 (19 items)

Summary

The 2025 submission trends in Australia and New Zealand clearly indicate that microbial manufacturing and genetic modification technologies have become the dominant driving forces in R&D. From the continued popularity of human milk oligosaccharides to diverse enzyme preparations and emerging mycelial biomass, the technological boundaries are continually expanding. Notably, Chinese biotechnology companies, leveraging their early advantages in synthetic biology, are demonstrating strong innovation capacity and competitiveness in the global market. As regulatory requirements continue to rise, accurately understanding market entry timelines and achieving efficient compliance submissions has become the “golden key” for companies seeking to capture a share of the global high-value ingredient market.

Notes

• The data in this article are sourced from the public search platform of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand official website.
• The statistical data are collected up to December 31, 2025.
• The statistics include only applications submitted by companies for food-related substances, and do not include non-food substances or proposals initiated by authorities themselves.

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