Food Manufacturing Glossary
Key terms and definitions for food manufacturing, compliance, and labelling in Australia. Each regulated term cites its FSANZ standard.
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Allergen Control Plan
A documented plan for managing allergens in a food manufacturing facility, including ingredient segregation, cleaning procedures, labelling verification, and staff training.
Allergen Declaration
A mandatory label statement identifying the presence of priority allergens in a food product, required under FSANZ Standard 1.2.3 of the Food Standards Code.
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Corrective Action
A response taken when monitoring indicates that a critical control point has deviated from its established limits, designed to bring the process back under control and address any affected product.
Critical Control Point(CCP)
A point, step, or procedure in food production at which controls can be applied to prevent, eliminate, or reduce a food safety hazard to an acceptable level.
Cross-Contamination
The unintentional transfer of allergens, bacteria, or other contaminants from one food or surface to another, a critical food safety concern in manufacturing facilities handling multiple product lines.
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Food Recall
The removal of a food product from sale, distribution, and consumption due to a food safety issue. In Australia, recalls are coordinated by the food manufacturer in consultation with state/territory food authorities.
Food Safety Audit
A systematic examination of a food business's food safety management system, including HACCP plans, GMP compliance, documentation, and operational practices.
Food Safety Program(FSP)
A documented system based on HACCP principles that identifies food safety hazards and establishes controls to manage them, required for most food businesses in Australia.
Food Standards Code(FSC)
The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code — the collection of standards governing food composition, labelling, safety, and production maintained by FSANZ.
FSANZ(FSANZ)
Food Standards Australia New Zealand — the regulatory body that develops and maintains the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code governing food labelling, safety, and composition.