Advisory statements — Food Safety Glossary

Mandatory statements that must appear on certain foods to alert consumers to a particular characteristic or risk under the Food Standards Code.

Frequently asked questions

What is an advisory statement?

It is a mandatory statement required on certain foods to draw a consumer's attention to a particular characteristic of the food, set out in the Food Standards Code.

How is an advisory statement different from a warning statement?

Both are mandatory where they apply, but the Code treats warning statements as more serious, while advisory statements alert consumers to a characteristic of the food.

Which foods need advisory statements?

The Code lists specific foods, ingredients and characteristics that trigger a statement, so only defined products need them rather than all foods.

Are advisory statements the same as allergen declarations?

No. Allergen declarations are a separate mandatory requirement, though advisory statements often sit near the allergen information on the label.

When should a business review advisory statements?

Whenever a recipe, ingredient or supplier changes, because a change can add or remove a statement that the Code requires for a particular characteristic.

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