Following longstanding advocacy for this reform, the Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has welcomed Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) proposal to introduce an annual common commencement date for future FSANZ-initiated labelling changes, describing it as a positive and practical step towards more predictable, coordinated and efficient regulation. The ABCL supports the proposed 30 May […]

The ABCL has provided a response to the Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) on its proposed Policy Guideline for Online Food Labelling. As online shopping continues to expand across major retailers, delivery apps, and marketplace platforms, clear and consistent information at the point of purchase is increasingly vital. The guideline aims to establish practical, proportionate […]

The ABCL has provided a response to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on its Preliminary Position Paper for the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) review. FSANZ’s review assesses whether the current NIP format continues to meet its intended purpose, drawing on new consumer research, insights from its Consumer Insights Tracker, and extensive engagement with stakeholders […]

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 […]

Proposal P1010 will review Standard 2.9.4 – Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods. The first consultation paper developed by FSANZ for the Proposal was specific to the regulatory framework. The ABCL provided a response to the consultation paper on 16th March 2023. ABCL Submission P1010 FSSF Consultation Paper