Standard 1.2.4 - Information requirements (ingredient labelling) — Food Safety Glossary

The Food Standards Code standard requiring the name of the food and a statement of ingredients on packaged food.

Frequently asked questions

In what order are ingredients listed?

Ingredients are generally listed in descending order by their proportion by weight in the food at the time it is made.

How are food additives shown in the ingredient list?

Additives are shown by their function, such as preservative or colour, together with their name or an approved code number.

Does Standard 1.2.4 cover allergens?

It requires a statement of ingredients, and it works alongside the allergen declaration rules so allergenic ingredients present in a food are identified.

What happens if an ingredient list is wrong?

An inaccurate or out-of-date ingredient list, especially one that omits an allergen, is a common trigger for a food recall.

Do all packaged foods need an ingredient list?

Most do, though single-ingredient foods and some other categories have specific arrangements under the standard.

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