Import Food into Australia
Australia actively enforces the FSANZ food safety standards, applies an array of regulations, which are enforced by a number of government authorities.
here is not a single registration or certification system for importation of food products.
There is not a single government authority that manages the requirements for importation of food.
The ability to import products will depend upon the food, composition, the source or place of origin, food safety management certification and chemical or microbiological test results meeting Australian requirements.
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for administering the requirements for importing food. There are certain types of foods that are prohibited or restricted.
Commercial importers of food such as fresh fruit and vegetables or food containing milk, egg, meat or other animal products will need to obtain an import permit prior to importing and distributing the food in Australia.
Importers should refer to the information provided by the Department regarding importation of food
How to Import
To check out the requirements for importing products into Australia you can use the BICON website- Australian Government's Biosecurity import conditions database. Use the BICON website to check if your product is allowed to be imported into Australia
https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/
Correct Food Systems can assist you to ensure the food you import complies with these requirements and can assist you as the importer to gather the required information and apply for any import permits. Once biosecurity requirements have been met, it is the importers responsibility to ensure that all imported food complies with the Imported Food Control Act 1992 including the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
As an importer of food products into Australia you must comply with a wide range of regulatory requirements that are significantly different to local UK requirements and different to European requirements.
The FSANZ Food Standards Code, the Australian Consumer Law, Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016, and Australian trades measurement laws are also applicable. Australia has different requirements for packaging, consumer information, and container deposit schemes than other countries. Australia restricts claims on Nutrition and Health benefits. Many vitamins, amino acids and minerals are not allowed as additives in Australia, except in limited food categories.
There are often issues with incorrect labels on imported products, that can cause a recall.
Australia has different requirements for product labels, including a different format and requirements for the Nutrition Information Panel
Australian changed the requirements for allergen labelling in 2021. Importers are advised to ensure imported products comply with the Plain English Allergen Labelling requirements required for all packaged products by February 2024
Contact Correct Food Systems to assist you in meeting your requirements as a importer of food and drinks into Australia.
Correct Food Systems can assist you to modify your food safety program to reflect any changes in scope or processing requirements, and guide you to alert the relevant authorities of the change.
We can assist with conducting a professional label review of products before they land in Australia as Australia's labelling laws and format are specific to Australia, such as the format of the Nutrition Panel, and Plain English Allergen Labelling required for sale of packaged foods within Australia.
here is not a single registration or certification system for importation of food products.
There is not a single government authority that manages the requirements for importation of food.
The ability to import products will depend upon the food, composition, the source or place of origin, food safety management certification and chemical or microbiological test results meeting Australian requirements.
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry is responsible for administering the requirements for importing food. There are certain types of foods that are prohibited or restricted.
Commercial importers of food such as fresh fruit and vegetables or food containing milk, egg, meat or other animal products will need to obtain an import permit prior to importing and distributing the food in Australia.
Importers should refer to the information provided by the Department regarding importation of food
How to Import
To check out the requirements for importing products into Australia you can use the BICON website- Australian Government's Biosecurity import conditions database. Use the BICON website to check if your product is allowed to be imported into Australia
https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0/
Correct Food Systems can assist you to ensure the food you import complies with these requirements and can assist you as the importer to gather the required information and apply for any import permits. Once biosecurity requirements have been met, it is the importers responsibility to ensure that all imported food complies with the Imported Food Control Act 1992 including the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
As an importer of food products into Australia you must comply with a wide range of regulatory requirements that are significantly different to local UK requirements and different to European requirements.
The FSANZ Food Standards Code, the Australian Consumer Law, Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016, and Australian trades measurement laws are also applicable. Australia has different requirements for packaging, consumer information, and container deposit schemes than other countries. Australia restricts claims on Nutrition and Health benefits. Many vitamins, amino acids and minerals are not allowed as additives in Australia, except in limited food categories.
There are often issues with incorrect labels on imported products, that can cause a recall.
Australia has different requirements for product labels, including a different format and requirements for the Nutrition Information Panel
Australian changed the requirements for allergen labelling in 2021. Importers are advised to ensure imported products comply with the Plain English Allergen Labelling requirements required for all packaged products by February 2024
Contact Correct Food Systems to assist you in meeting your requirements as a importer of food and drinks into Australia.
Correct Food Systems can assist you to modify your food safety program to reflect any changes in scope or processing requirements, and guide you to alert the relevant authorities of the change.
We can assist with conducting a professional label review of products before they land in Australia as Australia's labelling laws and format are specific to Australia, such as the format of the Nutrition Panel, and Plain English Allergen Labelling required for sale of packaged foods within Australia.