Media Statement

<span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Media Statement</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang about="https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/members/70" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>melinda.gill</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-08-11T13:10:05+10:00" title="Tuesday, 11 August, 2026 - 13:10" class="datetime">Tue, 11/08/2026 - 13:10</time> </span> <div class="field field-publish-date field-type-datetime"> <div id="publish-date" class="field-label"> Published <time datetime="2026-08-11T03:10:05Z" class="datetime">11 August 2026</time> </div> <div class="field-label recall-updated-date"> </div> </div> <div class="field-bare"> <p><span lang="EN-US">Australia’s food standards agency has welcomed the ACCC initiating inquiries into claims raised on the recent ABC Four Corners program Duped.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) sets food standards for both countries which are enforced by </span><a href="https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/contact/food-regulatory-agencies"><span lang="EN-US">national, state and territory food regulators</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">The ACCC enforces the Australian Consumer Law, alongside state and territory consumer protection regulators, including specific laws regarding country of origin labelling for food.</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/news/media-updates/accc-looking-into-four-corners-food-claims"><span lang="EN-US">The ACCC stated on Friday it was looking into Four Corners’ food claims</span>.</a></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">When making the announcement, the ACCC emphasised the importance of consumer confidence in the truth and accuracy of food labelling, including claims about country of origin and supply chains.</span></p> <p>The food standards FSANZ develops are designed to ensure the safety and suitability of food produced and sold in both countries. This includes requiring nutrition and ingredient information on packaged foods to support consumers to make dietary choices that suit their needs.</p> <hr> <p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Quotes attributable to FSANZ CEO, Dr Sandra Cuthbert</strong></span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">“C</span>onsumers rightly expect food sold in Australia to meet our&nbsp;strong&nbsp;standards.&nbsp;</p> <p>“<span lang="EN-US">Ensuring people can trust the food they purchase and consume is so important for all those involved in the food regulation system</span>.</p> <p>“It is good to see the&nbsp;issues and alleged industry practices&nbsp;raised by Four Corners&nbsp;are being taken seriously by&nbsp;regulators.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Australia&nbsp;is&nbsp;recognised both&nbsp;domestically and internationally for the quality,&nbsp;safety&nbsp;and integrity&nbsp;of&nbsp;its&nbsp;food supply and exports.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Consumer confidence in the claims made by food producers and manufacturers is vital to maintaining that trust here and abroad.</p> <p>“Our&nbsp;food regulation&nbsp;system&nbsp;has&nbsp;a long history of&nbsp;protecting public health&nbsp;by&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;our food supply is safe and&nbsp;responding quickly and effectively to&nbsp;food issues and risks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>“FSANZ will continue to work with regulators,&nbsp;industry&nbsp;and consumer representatives to support a safe,&nbsp;trusted&nbsp;and transparent food system.</p> <hr> <p>The ACCC’s statement can be found on its website: <a href="https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/news/media-updates/accc-looking-into-four-corners-food-claims">ACCC looking into Four Corners' food claims</a></p> </div> <div class="container container-page-updated"> <div class="page-updated"> <div id="updated-date"> Page last updated: 11 August 2026 </div> </div> </div>

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11th August 2026

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