How long does novel food registration take?

The FSANZ process can take 12-18 months depending on the complexity of the safety assessment.

Regulatory Strategy

Novel Food Registration Australia

Bringing a new, non-traditional food ingredient to market? We help you navigate the FSANZ Novel Food Committee process, from safety assessments to formal application drafting.

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11+ Years Food Quality Experience The Arnott's Group Background TAE-Qualified Trainer TAFE NSW Lecturer HACCP & SQF Specialist NSW Food Authority Compliance Food Technology Degree Serving All of NSW

Accredited Expertise & Past Corporate Compliance Delivery

TAFE NSW (Sessional Lecturing)

FOOD MANUFACTURING (11+ Years Quality QA)

NSW FOOD AUTHORITY (Compliance)

HACCP CERTIFIED (Standards)

What is included

Expert delivery, zero complexity.

Novel foods require a pre-market safety assessment by FSANZ. We provide the technical expertise to build a winning safety case for your innovation.

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Safety Assessments

Detailed scientific review of your ingredient to determine if it meets the 'Novel Food' definition.

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FSANZ Application

Drafting and management of formal applications to the Advisory Committee on Novel Foods (ACNF).

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Regulatory Strategy

Strategic advice on the fastest path to market for innovative food products.

Who is this for?

This is designed specifically for:

Food Tech Startups

Companies developing alternative proteins, new extracts, or lab-grown ingredients.

Importers

Businesses bringing ingredients common overseas but 'non-traditional' in Australia.

Audit & Compliance Standards

End-to-End Compliance Support

We design and prepare your food safety management systems (FSMS) to satisfy all local council requirements, state authority regulations, and third-party auditing standards.

Local Government

Council Inspections

Preparation and mock audits for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits, ensuring your premises and documentation pass every checklist item.

State Regulators

NSW Food Authority

Compliance readiness for the Food Act 2003, Standard 3.2.2A requirements, and Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) protocols across all of NSW.

Independent Standards

Third-Party Auditing

Development of HACCP-based programs and gap analyses designed to satisfy NSW Food Authority requirements and internal quality reviews.

The Process

How we deliver results.

Novelty Determination

We assess if your ingredient is actually 'novel' or if it can be sold as a traditional food.

Evidence Collection

Gathering toxicological and consumption data to prove the safety of the ingredient.

Need clear, actionable food safety advice?

We work directly with your business to construct robust quality structures, training platforms, and audit preparedness tools.

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