DO YOU IMPORT FOOD, THEN READ THIS
Attention all food importers new laws come into force from 1st July 2018, products must be labelled in compliance with “ The Standard under the Australia Consumer Law (ACL). Businesses failing to comply with these new laws face penalties of up to $1.1 million for corporations and $220,000 for individuals.
Labelling requirements for a food item will vary depending on whether the food:
- Is a priority or Non-priority food.
- Was grown, produced, made or packed in Australia, or another country.
Non-priority items are:
- Seasonings
- Confectionary
- Biscuits and snack food
- Bottled water
- Soft drinks, and sports drinks
- Tea and Coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
All other foods, eg: meats, fruits, vegetables, bread, and dairy products, will be priority foods.
For full details on how these new regulations may impact on your business please read the attached Fact Sheet.