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.

Health Star Rating

The Health Star Rating will become mandatory in 2026 - we're here to help you get ready.

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.