Food labelling

All food sold in Australia must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code for labelling.

Sometimes there are other requirements too – for example, total weight and measure statements are regulated by the National Measurement Institute.

Everything said about a food on the label is also subject to Australian Consumer Law, which prohibits false, misleading or deceptive representations.

For businesses

• Quiz: Do I need a food label?
• Food Labelling Assistant interactive tool
• Labels and the law
• Food production

For consumers

• How to read a label
• Understanding claims
• Stay safe
• Food production