Food Labelling requirements under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) apply for most products. Labelling requirements vary depending on the product category, compositions and ingredients, the size of the product and package,intended use and situation of sale There are also a variety of other regulations than impact on food packaging and labelling, such as Australian Consumer Law (enforced by the ACCC) and trades weights and measures. Food Labelling requirements are complex and detailed.
Costly recalls continue to occur due to inadequate or non compliant food labels, which damage sales, and brand reputation.
Our experienced consultants can provide guidance on:
We can also assist with:
How do I start preparing a label for a food product?
Correct Food systems can assist you to develop your labels for your product. However, with some research and applied work it is possible to draft up a label, with information, so it can be reviewed by CFS. Refer to the Correct Support Frequently Asked Questions section on "How can I prepare information needed for my food product label?" to get you started.
How do I know my labels are correct?
Correct Food Systems are specialists in Australian Food Labelling requirements. Many importers and manufacturers use our services to check their labels, adjust existing labels formats from USA, EU and other countries to avoid recalls and "over stickering" incorrect information.
In order to undertake a comprehensive review of your product label, supply us with information with:
Manage the risk of incorrect information, improper claims, and the extensive potential cost and time of a product recall or oversticker your products. Ensure your all your products are labelled correctly and prepared for current labelling legislation in Australia, ensure public heath and safety, and empower your consumers to make an informed and confident choice.
Costly recalls continue to occur due to inadequate or non compliant food labels, which damage sales, and brand reputation.
Our experienced consultants can provide guidance on:
- Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) in Australian FSANZ format
- Allergen declarations and warning statements
- Regulatory compliance of ingredients
- Nutrition and health claims_
- Ingredient Statements, including characterising ingredient declarations and percentage labelling
- Prescribed warning and advisory statements (if applicable)
- Country of Origin
- Trade Measurement requirements
- Food labeling exemptions
- Halal, Organic, Kosher or other product claims
- Legality of artwork
We can also assist with:
- Development of product specifications, or PIF's
- Country of Origin Standard marks and associated artwork.
- Training on Labelling Requirements for Food- public courses or conducted at your worksite. This specialist one day course is highly regarded, up to date with current requirements will ensure you are fully informed and capable to conduct your own label reviews
- Allergen management procedures for production
- VITAL Allergen risk management tool calculations and VITAL online Training
- Advice regarding impending changes to labelling of products such as Container Deposit legislation, health star ratings and the ACCC Country of Origin standard
- Calculations for the Health Star Rating
- Importing food and options for correct labelling in FSANZ format
- Exporting food to other countries with other declarable allergens and labelling requirements
- Reformulation of products to meet a nutritional claim, or targetted end use eg- low fat, high source of calcium.
How do I start preparing a label for a food product?
Correct Food systems can assist you to develop your labels for your product. However, with some research and applied work it is possible to draft up a label, with information, so it can be reviewed by CFS. Refer to the Correct Support Frequently Asked Questions section on "How can I prepare information needed for my food product label?" to get you started.
How do I know my labels are correct?
Correct Food Systems are specialists in Australian Food Labelling requirements. Many importers and manufacturers use our services to check their labels, adjust existing labels formats from USA, EU and other countries to avoid recalls and "over stickering" incorrect information.
In order to undertake a comprehensive review of your product label, supply us with information with:
- product name and
- product description,
- nutrition information,
- serve size,
- nutrient information (on weight basis),
- pack weight, nutrition / nutrient claims or health claims,
- allergen information,
- country of origin,
- storage directions,
- Advisory and warning declarations
- Health or nutrition claims
- Australian distribution address and
- artwork. (see news blog article on 19/04/2016 for what information to prepare for a label check)
Manage the risk of incorrect information, improper claims, and the extensive potential cost and time of a product recall or oversticker your products. Ensure your all your products are labelled correctly and prepared for current labelling legislation in Australia, ensure public heath and safety, and empower your consumers to make an informed and confident choice.