Stop worrying about product and label compliance and focus on growing your business.
Helping your food business navigate Australia’s complex food regulations
Food regulation compliance is essential for protecting your customers, your reputation and your bottom line. From ingredients, additives and allergens to labelling, claims and country of origin requirements, even small oversights can create costly delays, recalls or loss of trust.
Food360 works with start-ups, importers, established producers and retailers to make compliance clearer and more manageable. With expertise in both food regulation and nutrition science, we guide you through the product lifecycle, from formulation and label review to claims advice and market readiness.
Explore how Food360 can support your food business
How we can help
Food
Labels
Clear, compliant labelling is essential for every food business, whether you are launching a new product, updating an existing range or bringing products into Australia. Food360 supports start-ups, growing SMEs, established companies and importers with practical label advice in line with Australian requirements.
When labelling is not right, the cost is often felt later through redesigns, delayed launches, retailer queries, customer complaints or regulatory attention.
Our review goes beyond checking individual label elements. We consider the label as a whole, including mandatory information, claims, wording, imagery, layout and the overall impression created for consumers. This is where experienced regulatory judgement matters.
-
Our approach is practical and commercially focused. We provide clear, straightforward reports that identify what needs to be added, changed or reconsidered on your labels, with recommendations grounded in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, consumer law, trade measurement, environmental regulations and relevant industry guidance.
We also make the process easier for your graphic design, marketing and technical teams by explaining the changes clearly, so you can move forward with confidence.
Allergen Labelling (PEAL)
Reliable allergen labelling is essential for protecting customers and reducing the risk of recalls, complaints and regulatory action. In Australia, Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) requirements set mandatory rules for how allergens must be declared, including the terms, format and location of allergen information.
PEAL now applies to all relevant food labels, with stock-in-trade exemptions ended. It applies to both Australian and imported products, and requires careful review of ingredient lists, specifications and label layout.
PEAL has unique, prescriptive rules requiring allergen information to be declared in a specific format and location. PEAL applies to both Australian and imported products.
-
Food360 helps you review labels against the PEAL requirements and identify what needs to be changed. We check ingredient lists and specifications, assess allergen declarations, and look across your range for possible allergen cross-over or inconsistent wording.
Our advice is clear and practical, helping your team update labels accurately and reduce the risk of costly allergen labelling mistakes.
Nutrition Information Panels
Nutrition Information Panels are more than a table of numbers. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code sets out detailed requirements for when a NIP is required, which nutrients must be declared, how values are calculated, and how the information must be presented.
Accurate NIPs are also important for Health Star Rating calculations and for substantiating nutrition and health claims. The right approach depends on the product, its ingredients, processing, claims, available data and appropriate serving size guidance.
-
Food360 can prepare or review Nutrition Information Panels to help ensure they meet Australian requirements and are appropriate for your product. We advise on which nutrients need to be included, how values should be determined, whether laboratory analysis or reliable calculation is the best approach, and how serving sizes should be considered in line with relevant guidance and industry principles.
We also consider how your NIP works with other parts of the label, including claims, Health Star Ratings and marketing messages, so your nutrition information is accurate, consistent and commercially useful.
Nutrition and Health Claims
Nutrition and health claims can be one of the most complex areas of food regulation. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code has its own claims framework, which can differ significantly from other jurisdictions. Some overseas claims may not be permitted here or may need different wording or evidence, while some claims available in Australia may not be allowed in many other markets.
Food360 combines food regulation expertise with nutrition science to help you identify claims that are compliant, substantiated and appropriate for your products. We also support self-substantiated health claims through thorough, evidence-based reviews.
-
We provide clear, practical advice on claim eligibility, wording, substantiation and conditions of use. We help you understand which claims are available, what evidence is required, and how claims should be presented on packaging and in marketing materials.
For self-substantiated health claims, we can prepare or review systematic reviews and supporting documentation, helping ensure your claims are credible, commercially useful and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Country of Origin Food Labelling
Country of Origin Food Labelling requirements can be deceptively complex. The rules vary depending on whether your food is priority or non-priority, where it was grown, made, packed or processed, and whether it is imported or locally produced.
Food360 helps you work through these requirements and identify the correct country of origin statement for your product. We consider the composition of the food, the source of ingredients, processing steps and whether substantial transformation has occurred, so your labels are accurate and ready for market.
-
Food360 helps you work through these requirements and identify the correct country of origin statement for your product. We consider the composition of the food, the source of ingredients, processing steps and whether substantial transformation has occurred, so your labels are accurate and ready for market.
Health Star Ratings
The Health Star Rating (HSR) is Australia’s front-of-pack labelling system designed to help consumers compare the nutritional quality of packaged foods at a glance. Ratings range from 0.5 to 5 stars and are calculated using an algorithm that considers both positive nutrients and risk nutrients.
HSR is currently voluntary, but change is underway. FSANZ is now considering a proposal to make HSR mandatory for eligible packaged foods, following a request from Food Ministers after voluntary uptake targets were not met. Now is the time to understand what HSR your products are likely to receive, whether reformulation could improve your result, and how future changes may affect your packaging and product strategy.
-
Food360 can help you:
Calculate your product’s HSR and check that the data inputs are accurate and category-appropriate.
Review your product composition and identify practical reformulation opportunities.
Assess how HSR may affect your packaging, claims, market positioning and product range.
Prepare for possible future mandatory requirements while HSR remains voluntary.
With Food360, you can make informed decisions now and stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape.
Imported Foods
Importing food into Australia involves more than adapting a label. Before products are shipped, importers need to understand whether the food, ingredients or packaging materials are permitted, whether biosecurity conditions apply, and whether any import permits, treatments or supporting documents may be required.
Food360 helps importers identify food compliance issues early, including biosecurity considerations, ingredient and additive permissions, vitamins, minerals, novel foods, claims and how overseas labels need to be adapted for the Australian market.
We can review imported food labels against Australian requirements and help develop compliant over-stickers or label amendments where appropriate, reducing the risk of border delays, retailer queries and costly rework after products arrive.
-
We review your product information, ingredient lists, specifications and label artwork against Australian requirements, including biosecurity considerations, formulation, labelling, allergens, nutrition information, country of origin, claims, trade measurement and other relevant requirements.
Where products are already in transit or have been queried at the border, we can provide prompt advice on the issue, help identify what needs to be corrected, and prepare compliant over-sticker wording or label amendments where appropriate.
Formulation Compliance
Formulation compliance starts with understanding where your food fits within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Strict rules govern what you can add to foods in Australia, and not all ingredients, additives, vitamins, minerals or nutrients used overseas are permitted here.
Food360 helps you assess the best regulatory pathway for your product, including whether it falls within a specialised or formulated food category, and what that means for composition, ingredients, additives, labelling and claims. We make compliance requirements clearer, helping you develop, adapt or introduce products to the Australian market with confidence.
-
We review your product formulation against the relevant requirements of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. This may include checking ingredient permissions, additives, vitamin and mineral permissions, novel food status, compositional requirements and any restrictions that apply to your product category.
Where issues are identified, we provide practical recommendations to help you reformulate, reposition or adapt the product before launch or import. Our advice helps reduce the risk of costly delays, rejected products, label rework or compliance issues after market entry.
Formulated foods
Food360 has specialist experience with formulated foods regulated under Part 2.9 of the Food Standards Code. This includes:
Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods
Formulated Meal Replacements
Formulated Supplementary Foods
Formulated Supplementary Foods for Young Children
Foods for Special Medical Purposes
These foods are subject to detailed requirements for composition, permitted ingredients, labelling and claims. Food360 helps you understand where your product fits within the framework, what requirements apply, and what needs to be addressed before your product goes to market.
-
We support clients across the product lifecycle, from early concept and formulation through to label review and market launch. We can help identify the most appropriate regulatory pathway, assess whether your formulation meets the relevant compositional requirements, and review the claims and labelling that apply to your product category.
Our reports are practical and commercially focused, giving your technical, marketing and design teams clear guidance on what needs to be changed, substantiated or carefully managed. We help make complex requirements understandable and achievable, so your business can bring specialised products to market with confidence.
How we work
-
Practical, independent advice
We provide clear, practical advice grounded in relevant regulations, guidance and industry practice, helping you make informed decisions about product and label compliance.
-
Advice tailored to your needs
We tailor our advice to your product, business goals, market, timeframe and level of support needed, whether you are a start-up, importer, established brand or larger business.
-
Clear advice for implementation
We translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical advice for decision-makers and the teams responsible for implementation.
-
Regulatory and nutrition expertise
Our advice draws on food regulation, labelling, nutrition science and product formulation experience, helping you address issues early and accurately.
-
Collaborative support
We work alongside your team and other stakeholders, helping make the compliance process smoother and easier to manage.
-
Current regulatory insight
We stay across regulatory changes, industry guidance and emerging issues, so our advice reflects the current landscape and what may be coming next.
Why partner with us?
Regulatory and Nutrition Expertise
Food360 combines food regulation expertise with nutrition science, helping clients work through issues that sit across formulation, labelling, claims, NIPs, Health Star Ratings and product positioning.
Support at Every Stage
Food compliance rarely sits in one place. We consider the broader regulatory picture, including food standards, labelling, claims, trade measurement, biosecurity, environmental requirements and relevant industry guidance, so your advice is practical and well-rounded.
Clear, Actionable Reporting
Whether you need a simple label check or more detailed input, we deliver clear, itemised reports. If any changes are needed, you and your team know exactly what to address and how to move forward, with practical suggestions tailored to your needs.
Broad regulatory perspective
Wherever you are in the product development cycle - whether producing locally or importing, we’re here to help. From ideation and regulatory strategy to launch and beyond, we guide you along the optimal pathway for compliance and success.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Yes. Food360 works with Australian food businesses and importers, providing advice on formulation, labelling, country of origin, biosecurity considerations, claims, and compliance with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and other relevant requirements.
-
No. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code is central to food labelling, but food regulation is broader than the Code.
The Australian Consumer Law is also important because it applies to claims, representations and the overall impression created by a label. Trade measurement laws also need to be considered, particularly for net weight, measurement statements and how quantity information is displayed.
Depending on the product, other requirements may also apply, including country of origin labelling, biosecurity, environmental labelling, container deposit schemes, state-based laws and relevant industry guidance.
-
Food360’s nutrition science background is a key strength in areas where regulation, formulation and product positioning intersect. We help with nutrition and health claims, Health Star Ratings, reformulation decisions, formulated foods, and NPD for products designed to meet specific nutritional needs.
We can help clients understand how nutrition and regulation work together in practice: how a product may score under HSR, what it can claim, whether reformulation could improve the result, and how formulation, labelling and supporting information should be managed.
-
We monitor changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, related legislation, regulator guidance and industry developments. We also participate in professional and industry networks, so our advice reflects current requirements and emerging issues.
-
This depends on the type of review, but we usually need your current label artwork, ingredient list, nutrition information, product formulation, and product or ingredient specifications.
For some matters, we may also ask for further supplier information, country of origin details, claims substantiation, laboratory results, or import documentation.
-
Yes. We can provide prompt advice on compliance issues affecting imported foods, including labelling, ingredients, biosecurity concerns, claims or documentation. Where appropriate, we can help you respond to regulatory queries, identify what needs to be changed before the product can be sold in Australia, and develop compliant over-stickers or other label amendments.
-
We provide clear, itemised written reports that explain your compliance status, identify required changes, and outline practical next steps for your product or label.
We can also provide follow-up calls or emails to clarify recommendations, answer questions, and help your team implement changes.
-
Timeframes depend on the complexity of your product, the number of items, and the scope of the review. Many label or formulation checks are completed within 5 business days. To support accuracy and quality, all of our reports are carefully second-checked by another member of our team before they are sent to you.
For urgent matters, let us know your deadline, and we can advise whether an express review is available.
-
Fees depend on the scope and complexity of the work. We usually provide upfront pricing before work begins, with projects billed as fixed-fee packages or hourly rates depending on what is needed.
-
No. Food360 provides food regulatory and compliance consulting services, including the review of labels, formulations, claims and product compliance against the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and related regulatory requirements. Food360 does not provide legal advice, and nothing in our reports or communications should be relied upon as legal advice. Where a matter requires legal advice, including disputes, enforcement action, litigation, intellectual property (such as trade marks, brand names or packaging copyright) or contractual matters, we will recommend you engage a qualified legal practitioner. This means you get practical, regulatory guidance grounded in deep food regulation and nutrition expertise, with a clear path to legal support when you need it.
Specialist food regulation support for the Australian market
Food360 helps food businesses understand and apply Australia’s complex food regulatory requirements, from product development and formulation through to labelling, claims and market launch.
What sets Food360 apart is the combination of deep expertise in food regulation and an understanding of nutrition science. That means we can advise not only on what the rules require, but how they apply to your product’s composition, nutrition and health claims, Health Star Rating, reformulation options and commercial positioning.