Scope of this guide
Includes an application note linked to official sources, not a completed regulatory review for every product category.
PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE
New Zealand: product dossier priorities
For New Zealand, distinguish the shared Food Standards Code framework from product- and country-specific implementation. Compare operator, usage and date fields on packaging prepared for Australia. An identical recipe in both markets does not establish identical procedures and information requirements.
FSANZ: the current allergen declaration format
FSANZ links plain English allergen labelling to Standard 1.2.3 and Schedule 9. The new requirements began applying on 25 February 2024; the sell-through period for compliant older labels on food packaged before that date was described as ending on 25 February 2026. Do not confuse a transitional packaging example with new artwork in a current dossier. Review allergen names, emphasis in the ingredients list and the separate allergen summary. The shared Food Standards Code does not mean that Australia and New Zealand have identical import procedures.
Jurisdiction-specific legislation records
Archive dates do not confirm current legal effect. Titles retain their source language; this selection is not exhaustive.
| Instrument / source | Record date and type |
|---|---|
| Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Act 2018 (2018 No 52). | Date not stated Legislation |
| Food Safety Law Reform Act 2018 (2018 No 3). | 2018-03-01 Legislation |
| Consumer Information Standards (Origin of Food) Regulations 2021 (LI 2021/97). | Date not stated Regulation |
How is the label review dossier prepared?
Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.
Document preparation and working method
Label review: evidence and findings table
| Review scope | Evidence reviewed | Report output |
|---|---|---|
| Product name and class | Recipe, product form, intended use | Correct sources and review scope |
| Ingredients and allergens | Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records | Comparison of label text and evidence |
| Nutrition and claims | Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording | Data basis and claim evidence |
| Language and layout | Every face, local wording and supplementary label | Missing-information and readability findings |
| Import and traceability | Importer, lot, dates and shipment version | Document needs and local confirmation questions |
Sources and research method
Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.