The Australian Beverages Council, the peak industry body representing Australia’s non-alcoholic beverage sector, today firmly rejects recent claims questioning the safety, quality, and labelling of popular bottled water brands in Australia. All bottled water sold in Australia is subject to strict safety, quality, and labelling regulations under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Only […]

Date: 18 September 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) continues to support targeted, effective policies that address the growing rates of non-communicable disease (NCDs) in Australia. Internationally, the United Nations has repeatedly considered and rejected taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages due to […]

Date: 5 September 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the nation’s dynamic non-alcoholic drinks industry, welcomes the ABS’ release of Sweetened Beverages consumption data as part of the National Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2023, which shows a significant decline in […]

ABCL Responds to Calls for 20c Container Refund The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has strongly rejected recent calls to double the refund amount under the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), highlighting the negative impact such a move would have on Australians and its limited benefit to recycling outcomes. Date: 6 August 2025 Statement attributable to […]

ABCL Responds to Questions About Vitamin B6 in Energy Drinks The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has responded to recent media interest regarding the use of vitamin B6 in energy drinks, reaffirming its members’ commitment to strict compliance with food safety regulations. Date: 30 July 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian […]

Date: 11 July 2025 Statement attributable to Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) As the peak body representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, the Australian Beverages Council rejects the recent calls for a sugar tax to address obesity. This outdated policy proposal overlooks shifting consumer behaviour, supported by government data, the broad […]