P1044 - Plain English Allergen Labelling

New requirements for the labelling of allergens in food come into force on 25 February 2024. These requirements were developed through FSANZ Proposal P1044 – Plain English Allergen Labelling.  

The new requirements include that allergen information is to be declared: 

  • in a specific format and location on food labels, and  
  • using simple, plain English terms in bold font.  

The changes will help people find allergen information on food labels more quickly and easily, so they can make informed and safe food choices.  

P1054 - Pure and highly concentrated caffeine products

Urgent Proposal P1054 was prepared to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to prohibit the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products.

FSANZ prepared the Proposal as an emergency interim response under its urgent legislative provisions following its review and report to Australian Government Ministers in August 2019.

The Ministerial Report and the Initial Consideration Report found pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products posed an immediate and acute risk to consumers.