Food Labelling Compliance Consultation
Food Labelling Compliance Consultation
In today’s competitive food industry, your label is more than just packaging — it’s a promise to your customers and a declaration to regulators. Accurate, clear, and compliant labelling protects your business from costly recalls, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage while helping consumers make safe and informed choices. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and other global food authorities set strict standards for how food must be labelled, covering everything from ingredient declarations and allergen statements to nutritional information, claims, and country-of-origin labelling. Navigating these complex requirements can be daunting, but our Food Labelling Compliance Consultation makes it simple and practical.
What We Offer
Our experienced consultants guide food producers, importers, exporters, manufacturers, packers, and retailers through every aspect of labelling compliance. We start by conducting a detailed review of your current or proposed labels, packaging, and promotional claims to identify potential non-compliance risks and ensure they align with the FSANZ Food Standards Code and any relevant international standards for export markets
Ingredient Listings & Allergen Declarations
One of the most common causes of product recalls is incorrect or missing allergen information. We help you get this right every time. Our consultants review your ingredient sourcing, formulation, and processing practices to ensure all ingredients and food additives are declared in the correct order, using permitted names, and that mandatory allergen statements comply with current legal requirements.
Nutrition Panels & Health Claims
We verify that your nutrition information panels are accurate, truthful, and formatted to FSANZ standards, taking into account serving sizes, nutrient reference values, and permitted tolerances. If you wish to make health, nutrition, or marketing claims (such as "low fat", "source of protein", or "no added sugar"), we assess whether these are legally substantiated and compliant with Standard 1.2.7.
Country-of-Origin Labelling (CoOL)
Consumers increasingly want to know where their food comes from. We ensure your country-of-origin labelling meets Australia's CoOL laws, including the correct use of mandatory information, graphics, and percentage claims where required.
Labelling for Special Markets
Exporting? We help you adapt your labels to comply with overseas regulations and buyer specifications, so your products reach international markets smoothly. We can also assist with organic, Halal, Kosher, or other certification claims, ensuring that only approved logos and language are used.
Artwork Approval & Pre-Launch Checks
Before you go to print, we review your final packaging artwork to confirm it matches your approved label drafts and complies with the latest requirements — reducing the risk of expensive packaging errors or non-compliant batches hitting shelves.
Staff Training & Ongoing Support
Food labelling rules evolve. We keep you updated on regulatory changes and provide practical training for your R&D, marketing, and compliance teams so they understand what can — and cannot — be said on your labels and marketing materials.
Why Choose Us?
With our Food Labelling Compliance Consultation, you get clear, actionable guidance that takes the confusion out of labelling laws. We protect your business from accidental non-compliance, build trust with your customers, and help you bring your products to market confidently — whether you're selling locally or globally.
Get your labels right, the first time — every time. Contact us today to ensure your food labels stay compliant, accurate, and audit-ready.
Support for Multilingual, Retail & Export Labelling
If you’re planning to sell your products to multicultural markets, major retailers, or internationally, your labelling must meet both Australian and global standards. We help adapt your packaging for retailer-specific guidelines (e.g., Coles or Woolworths), multilingual compliance (for ethnic foods), and import/export labelling rules — including barcode placement, nutritional conversions, and local certifications (e.g., Halal, Vegan, Organic). Our team ensures your product is shelf-ready for any market, without compromising on compliance.
- Improved food safety and product quality
- Compliance with regulations and standards
- Reduced risk of non-compliance, fines, and penalties
- Improved risk management and hazard control
- Customized program design to meet your specific needs and goals
Smart Labelling Compliance with Future Digital Integration
As part of our broader mission, AFSMS is integrating labelling compliance tools into our upcoming digital food safety and compliance platform. Soon, food businesses will be able to generate nutrition panels, validate allergen declarations, manage artwork revisions, and receive real-time regulatory updates — all from one place. Our current consulting work feeds directly into the development of these smart systems, helping your business stay ahead in both compliance and technology.