Q&A

Question: What are my obligations in regards to food labelling as a manufacturer?

As a manufacturer and business that processes food you are required to meet food labelling standards as set out in the Primary Production and Processing Standards and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code which addresses a number of areas in relation to the production of and processing of lots of different types of foods as well as the labelling of foods and how they are presented. The labelling of food is also covered by general Australian Consumer Law so you should ensure that the labelling is not misleading or deceptive. Depending on the type of food you are producing there may also be additional regulations.