Proposal P1044 - Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) - Approval Report

FSANZ has assessed a proposal to require mandatory food allergen declarations to be clearer, more consistent and in plain English, and has prepared a draft variation. On 27 November 2019, FSANZ sought submissions on a draft variation and published an associated report. FSANZ received 44 submissions. After having regard to the submissions received and the relevant matters as set out in this report, FSANZ approved the draft variation on 1 December 2020. The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation was notified of FSANZ’s decision on 15 December 2020. This Report is provided pursuant to paragraph 63(1)(b) of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (the FSANZ Act).