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Labelling and composition of food and drinks

There are requirements you need to meet for the labelling and composition of food sold in New Zealand. Labels provide important information to consumers about the food they are buying.

Labelling and composition of food and drinks Sitemap

Introduction to labelling and composition requirements Meeting requirements for labelling and composition Food and drink labelling and composition requirements

Foods exempt from labelling Documents for labelling and composition of food Specific product labelling

Health claims, alcohol, GM, and irradiated food
Labelling requirements for alcoholic drinks (including wine)
Labelling and composition of honey
Fish names and labelling fish for NZ and export markets

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Introduction to health and nutrition content claims
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Making a nutrition content claim
Health and nutrition claims regulations: Standard 1.2.7
Supplemented food and dietary supplements

Last reviewed: 17 Nov 2020

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