Labels good news for allergy sufferers
16 October 2000
New food label requirements have been released by the Australia New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) that aim to assist allergy sufferers and inform consumers what is in their food.
The Food Standards Code will introduce a number of changes to food labels including the requirement to identify all food containing those ingredients that cause the most allergic reactions.
Almost all manufactured foods will also carry a nutrition information panel to provide consumers with information on the level of fats, protein, energy (kilojoules), carbohydrates and sodium.
The final version of the Code will be considered in November 2000 by the Health Ministers of Australia and New Zealand and, if agreed upon, will replace existing food standards.
Last Reviewed: 20 March 2000
