Food Standards Code allergen labelling requirements?

By Joe Lederman and Charles Fisher
FoodLegal Lawyers and Consultants
© Lawmedia Pty Ltd, May 2008 

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The mis-labelling or failure to make appropriate declarations of allergens in food can result in serious consequences for food businesses. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Food Standards Code) sets out obligations to make appropriate declarations on the packaging of certain food items with allergenic properties. This article explains what laws might impact on the food supplier.

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