Information requirements for prepackaged food sold online

11 December 2025

This submission is provided on behalf of the AFGC and its members in response to the Food Regulation Standing Committee Consultation: Policy guideline on information requirements for prepackaged food sold online.

While most prepackaged foods must carry mandatory labelling on-pack, there is no guidance on the information that should be available to support informed purchasing decisions when these products are sold online. To address this gap, the Food Regulation Standing Committee has drafted a policy guideline that outlines Food Ministers’ expectations for online information requirements. Although not a regulatory instrument, the guideline provides direction for Food Standards Australia New Zealand when developing or reviewing food regulatory measures and will inform future work across the trans-Tasman system to ensure consumers can access the information they need when shopping for prepackaged foods online.

The AFGC and its members recognise the value of providing labelling information and support a clear framework for businesses to follow, ensuring consistency, and fairness across the sector.