Food and Beverage manufacturers, retailers and importers must adhere to the new laws
New legislation regarding allergen
labelling of food and beverage products sold in Australia has been approved by
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today, 25
th February
2021.
The Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) regulations have been introduced to ensure allergen labelling is more transparent and consistent on Australian food
packaging, making it easier for allergen affected consumers to understand the label.
According to the World Allergy Organisation (WAO), food allergy is
a disease that has been increasing over time across the world, and countries
such as Australia and the UK are experiencing some of the highest incidence