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 […]

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL), representing the non-alcoholic beverages industry, provided a submission to the Commonwealth Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable. The industry contributes approximately $10.4 billion per year to the Australian economy and includes micro, small, medium, and large manufacturers. The submission highlights the regulatory and operational challenges facing the sector and sets out […]

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 This outdated policy proposal overlooks shifting consumer behaviour, supported by government data, the broad […]

The ABCL has made a submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) in response to Application A1318. This application seeks approval for the use of three new enzymes – produced using genetically modified Escherichia coli BL21 – as processing aids for the enzymatic conversion of rebaudioside A to rebaudioside M, a high-quality steviol glycoside. […]

The ABCL has made a submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) in response to Proposal P1056 – Caffeine Review: 2nd Call for Submissions. FSANZ is reviewing the current permissions for caffeine in sports foods and the general food supply and has released a draft variation to the Food Standards Code. Proposal P1056 aims […]

The ABCL made a submission to the Inquiry into Improving Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme, conducted by the Queensland Health, Environment and Innovation Committee. This inquiry, announced on 20 February 2025 by the Hon Andrew Powell MP, is examining the efficiency and effectiveness of the scheme, including administration by Container Exchange (COEX), container recovery targets, accessibility […]