Regulation and resources - Australian Food & Grocery Council

All food sold in Australia must comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Additional resources to assist with regulatory compliance are available below.

Product Information Form

A standardised way to capture information about food products and ingredients to meet legal and regulatory compliance in Australia and New Zealand.

Food recalls

Be prepared with a well-structured and tested product recall plan.

Food labelling and allergens

Information on food labelling requirements including allergen labelling.

Date marking

A date mark must be present on packaged food where the shelf life of the food is less than 2 years. Know whether the food should be labelled with a best-before or use-by date.

Cold chain guidelines

Guidelines help food suppliers maintain the safety and quality of food products as they are handled, transported and stored in their journey from producer to consumer.