Resources

This paper takes a broad view of the trends, challenges and opportunities in the food regulation system. The 2022 public consultation on strategic planning for the system sought input on what was missing from the paper. The 3 consultation questions in the paper guided the input.

This statement provided stakeholders with 4 different policy options to consider. Responses from stakeholders informed the policy guidance and policy framework for consistent menu labelling.

This policy paper covers activities to help support public health objectives to reduce chronic disease related to overweight and obesity.

This paper provides policy options for labelling sugars on packaged foods and drinks for sale in Australia and New Zealand. The Food Regulation Standing Committee prepared this policy paper at the request of the food ministers.

This document recommends options for pregnancy warning labels on packaged alcoholic beverages.

This paper summarises the planned review of the effectiveness of fast-food menu-labelling schemes in Australia.

This document helped stakeholders to provide consultation feedback on a national strategy to reduce foodborne illness. It includes relevant background, current activities and ideas for new activities.

This paper provides a summary of issues and policies relating to sugars in Australia and New Zealand. It covers topics such as sugar intake, related health issues, current labelling practices, consumer research and sugar taxes.

The Food Regulation Standing Committee prepared this paper to support consideration of regulatory and non-regulatory options for labelling sugars on packaged foods and drinks for sale in Australia and New Zealand.