{"id":19590,"date":"2026-03-16T15:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/regulatory-hub\/%regulatory-category%\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:22:46","slug":"peal-allergen-labelling-guide","status":"publish","type":"regulatory-hub","link":"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"FSANZ Allergen Labelling: The 2026 PEAL Compliance Guide for Australia &amp; New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The grace period is officially over. As of February 25, 2026, the transition period for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.foodsafety.com.au\/february-2026-peal-deadline-food-allergen-management#:~:text=PEAL%20regulations%20were%20first%20introduced,PEAL%20regulations%20%2D%20including%20existing%20stock.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL)<\/a> has concluded. For food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, this means the \u201cstock-in-trade\u201d protections are gone. Every product sitting on a retail shelf today must now meet the strict new standards for naming and formatting allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00397\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSANZ Standard 1.2.3<\/a>, allergen declaration is no longer just a matter of listing ingredients; it is a high-stakes safety requirement. Failing to use the prescribed \u201cRequired Names\u201d or missing a bolding requirement makes food products non-compliant and leaves businesses vulnerable to mandatory recalls and regulatory action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is designed for Australia and New Zealand food manufacturers looking to take products to market, as well as US, Canadian, Mexican, or EU businesses expanding their reach into Australia and New Zealand. It breaks down the core requirements of Standard 1.2.3, the specific PEAL changes that must be implemented, and how to ensure your <a href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/nutrition-information-panel\/\">nutrition information panels<\/a> are 100% market-compliant in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to create your FSANZ nutrition label? Create your first one for free <a href=\"https:\/\/app.foodlabelmaker.com\/sign-up?_gl=1%2a1fuwjht%2a_gcl_au%2aMTQyMTI1ODkzLjE3NzI3OTc1MDMuMjgzMjIzMDI2LjE3NzMxMzcwNDcuMTc3MzEzNzA1NQ..%2a_ga%2aNDIyMDE0MzQ4LjE3NzI3OTc1MDI.%2a_ga_4KP5F0BHZF%2aczE3NzMxMzcwNDYkbzgkZzEkdDE3NzMxMzcwNTUkajUxJGwwJGg2NDY4MTM5Mjk.\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:\u00a0 2026 PEAL Compliance at a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only have 30 seconds, these are the critical requirements your labels must meet to be legal in Australia and New Zealand today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Grace Period is Over:<\/strong> As of February 25, 2026, \u201cstock-in-trade\u201d protections have expired. Every product on a retail shelf in Australia and New Zealand must now be 100% PEAL-compliant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory \u201cRequired Names\u201d: <\/strong>Generic terms are no longer permitted. You must use specific names from Schedule 9 (e.g., list Almond or Cashew instead of \u201cTree Nuts,\u201d and specifically identify Fish, Crustacean, or Mollusc instead of \u201cSeafood\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Dual Bolding Rule:<\/strong> Allergens must be bolded in both the ingredient list and the mandatory summary statement. The bolding must provide a \u201cdistinct contrast\u201d to the surrounding text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The \u201cContains\u201d Summary Rule:<\/strong> Every packaged food (with an ingredient list) must have a summary statement that starts with the bolded word Contains (Capital \u2018C\u2019), sits in the same field of view as the ingredients, and uses the same font size and typeface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Wheat\/Gluten Distinction:<\/strong> This is a major compliance trap. You must declare wheat as the allergen and gluten as the protein. If a product contains wheat flour, the summary must state: Contains wheat, gluten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Processing Aids are Included:<\/strong> If an allergen is used as a processing aid or carry-over ingredient and remains in the final food, it must be declared using the full PEAL format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warning vs. Advisory: <\/strong>Do not confuse these. Warning statements (e.g., Royal Jelly) have prescribed wording and 3mm font rules, while Advisory statements (e.g., Caffeine) must be \u201cto the effect of\u201d the specific risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0f393a;color:#0f393a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0f393a;color:#0f393a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#What_is_FSANZ_Standard_123_The_Safety_Requirement_Explained\" >What is FSANZ Standard 1.2.3? The Safety Requirement Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#The_3_Categories_of_Mandatory_Safety_Information\" >The 3 Categories of Mandatory Safety Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#1_Mandatory_Warning_Statements_The_%E2%80%9CRoyal_Jelly%E2%80%9D_Rule\" >1. Mandatory Warning Statements (The \u201cRoyal Jelly\u201d Rule)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#2_Mandatory_Advisory_Statements_Caffeine_Aspartame_and_Polyols\" >2. Mandatory Advisory Statements (Caffeine, Aspartame, and Polyols)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Mandatory_Advisory_Statement_Examples\" >Mandatory Advisory Statement Examples:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Legibility_Requirements_for_Advisory_Statements\" >Legibility Requirements for Advisory Statements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#3_Mandatory_Allergen_Declarations_PEAL\" >3. Mandatory Allergen Declarations (PEAL)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#What_are_the_11_Mandatory_Allergens_Their_Required_Names_under_PEAL\" >What are the 11 Mandatory Allergens &amp; Their Required Names under PEAL?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Why_are_%E2%80%9CTree_Nuts%E2%80%9D_Labelling_no_longer_allowed_under_PEAL\" >Why are \u201cTree Nuts\u201d Labelling no longer allowed under PEAL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Wheat_vs_Gluten_What_are_the_Correct_PEAL_Declarations_for_Cereals\" >Wheat vs. Gluten: What are the Correct PEAL Declarations for Cereals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#PEAL_Formatting_Requirements_Bold_Font_%E2%80%9CContains%E2%80%9D_Statements\" >PEAL Formatting Requirements: Bold Font &amp; \u201cContains\u201d Statements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Bold_Font_Requirements_in_PEAL_Guidelines\" >Bold Font Requirements in PEAL Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#%E2%80%9CContains%E2%80%9D_Summary_Statement_in_PEAL_Guidelines\" >\u201cContains\u201d Summary Statement in PEAL Guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Precautionary_Allergen_Labelling_PAL\" >Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#What_Food_Products_Are_Exempt_from_Allergen_Labelling\" >What Food Products Are Exempt from Allergen Labelling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Do_Non-Packaged_Foods_Need_Allergen_Declarations_Allergen_Requirements_for_Cafes_Bakeries_Restaurants\" >Do Non-Packaged Foods Need Allergen Declarations? Allergen Requirements for Cafes, Bakeries &amp; Restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Final_Thoughts_and_a_2026_FSANZ_Allergen_Compliance_Checklist\" >Final Thoughts and a 2026 FSANZ Allergen Compliance Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Allergen_Labelling_for_Australia_New_Zealand_Nutrition_Labels\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Allergen Labelling for Australia &amp; New Zealand Nutrition Labels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#1_Is_the_%E2%80%9CMay_Contain%E2%80%9D_statement_now_mandatory_and_does_it_need_to_be_bolded\" >1. Is the \u201cMay Contain\u201d statement now mandatory, and does it need to be bolded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#2_Do_processing_aids_need_to_be_declared\" >2. Do processing aids need to be declared?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#3_What_happens_if_a_product_is_found_to_be_non-compliant_due_to_incorrect_allergen_labelling\" >3. What happens if a product is found to be non-compliant due to incorrect allergen labelling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#4_Why_must_%E2%80%9Cwheat%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cgluten%E2%80%9D_be_listed_separately_in_the_summary_statement\" >4. Why must \u201cwheat\u201d and \u201cgluten\u201d be listed separately in the summary statement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/peal-allergen-labelling-guide\/#5_Can_products_labelled_before_2024_still_be_sold\" >5. Can products labelled before 2024 still be sold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-fsanz-standard-1-2-3-the-safety-requirement-explained\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FSANZ_Standard_123_The_Safety_Requirement_Explained\"><\/span>What is FSANZ Standard 1.2.3? The Safety Requirement Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scope of Standard 1.2.3 in the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) regulations is far more broad than just allergen information and labelling. It\u2019s a comprehensive safety anchor that captures, and lists, any substance that could post physical or physiological harm to a consumer. Whether it be an allergic reaction, metabolic issue or caution for sensitive populations like children or pregnant women, the food standards code requires this information to be added to a <a href=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/en-mx\/regulatory-hub\/fsanz\/nutrition-information-panel\/\">nutrition information panel (NIP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-3-categories-of-mandatory-safety-information\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_3_Categories_of_Mandatory_Safety_Information\"><\/span>The 3 Categories of Mandatory Safety Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To manage different labels of consumer risk, FSANZ have created 3 categories of mandatory safety information required on a food label. Whether or not a food product falls into a category depends entirely on the ingredient list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, this section of the food standards code is not strictly about allergens, it\u2019s a wider scope of food safety and transparency for consumers ensuring that vulnerable individuals have the information they need to avoid potentially life-threatening or adverse health reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-mandatory-warning-statements-the-royal-jelly-rule\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Mandatory_Warning_Statements_The_%E2%80%9CRoyal_Jelly%E2%80%9D_Rule\"><\/span>1. Mandatory Warning Statements (The \u201cRoyal Jelly\u201d Rule)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandatory warning statements are the highest tier of safety information. These are reserved for ingredients that pose a significant and immediate health risk to consumers \u2013 such as Royal Jelly. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11172503\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Jelly<\/a> is a viscous product of the beehive, secreted by worker honeybees. It\u2019s considered a \u2018superfood\u2019 with numerous health benefits when consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The darker side of this superfood is its ability to cause rapid, life-threatening anaphylaxis for people with food allergies. Given this, the FSANZ Code is extremely specific that wording for the warning statement cannot be paraphrased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00397\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory Warning Statement Exact Wording for Royal Jelly:<\/a> \u201cThis product contains royal jelly which has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions and in rare cases, fatalities, especially in asthma and allergy sufferers.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00386\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legibility Requirements for Warning Statements<\/a> A warning statement on a label must be written:<br>In at least 1.5mm on small packages;Or, in at least 3 mm on all other packages<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mandatory-advisory-statements-caffeine-aspartame-and-polyols\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mandatory_Advisory_Statements_Caffeine_Aspartame_and_Polyols\"><\/span>2. Mandatory Advisory Statements (Caffeine, Aspartame, and Polyols)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisory statements come into play for food products that might pose a risk to consumers they\u2019re unaware of. They\u2019re not as strict, and don\u2019t require exact legal wording like warning statements, but food manufacturers are still required to add a \u201cstatement to the effect\u201d on food labels according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00397\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FSANZ Code 1.2.3<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common substances requiring these advisories include ingredients that affect metabolic conditions, digestive health, or sensitive populations such as children and pregnant women.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mandatory-advisory-statement-examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Advisory_Statement_Examples\"><\/span>Mandatory Advisory Statement Examples:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00479\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">standard 1.2.3 and schedule 9<\/a> of the Food Standards Code, \u201cStatements to the effect\u201d of these requirements must be provided for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aspartame:<\/strong> Must state that the product \u201ccontains phenylalanine\u201d to alert those with the rare genetic disorder phenylketonuria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caffeine &amp; Guarana:<\/strong> Formulated caffeinated beverages must state they contain caffeine and are \u201cnot recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women and individuals sensitive to caffeine\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polyols (Lactitol, Maltitol, etc.):<\/strong> If present above a certain limit, a statement must warn that \u201cexcess consumption of the food may have a laxative effect\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unpasteurised Egg or Milk:<\/strong> Products must clearly state they have \u201cnot been pasteurised\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milk Substitutes:<\/strong> Beverages made from cereals or soy with low fat\/protein must state they are \u201cnot suitable as a complete milk replacement for children under five\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legibility-requirements-for-advisory-statements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legibility_Requirements_for_Advisory_Statements\"><\/span>Legibility Requirements for Advisory Statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While advisory statements do not have a prescribed minimum millimeter height like warning statements, they are still subject to strict general legibility laws:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prominence:<\/strong> Statements must be clear, prominent, and distinct from the background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> All essential safety information must be written in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Placement:<\/strong> The information must be in full view of the purchaser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-mandatory-allergen-declarations-peal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mandatory_Allergen_Declarations_PEAL\"><\/span>3. Mandatory Allergen Declarations (PEAL)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for the most significant part of Standard 1.2.3 for most food businesses \u2013 the Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) mandate. Following the February 2026 deadline, and in line with PEAL, allergens must now be declared using specific and simple names with a high-visibility format.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of PEAL is consistency across food allergens. Before these rules, one brand might list \u201cCasein,\u201d another \u201cMilk Solids,\u201d and another \u201cDairy\u201d, leaving the consumer to guess. Now, there is only one way to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"assortment of common food allergens like eggs, shrimp, wheat pasta and nuts.\" class=\"wp-image-19444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-900x601.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-645x431.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-420x280.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-318x212.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-290x194.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-630x421.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/assortment-food-that-can-cause-allergic-reaction-people_33757383.htm#fromView=search&amp;page=1&amp;position=29&amp;uuid=11b336c8-193c-4a30-89b6-e385f4cb9ff1&amp;query=australia+food+allergens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-11-mandatory-allergens-amp-their-required-names-under-peal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_11_Mandatory_Allergens_Their_Required_Names_under_PEAL\"><\/span>What are the 11 Mandatory Allergens &amp; Their Required Names under PEAL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under PEAL, you must use the Required Names listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00479\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule 9<\/a> of the Code. These names must be used in both the ingredient list and the summary statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table flm-header\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Allergen Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Required PEAL Allergen Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What is no longer allowed?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peanuts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Peanut<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cNuts\u201d or \u201cGroundnuts\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tree Nuts<\/strong><\/td><td><em>The specific nut:<\/em> <strong>Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Walnut<\/strong><\/td><td>The generic term \u201cTree nuts\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cereals<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cCereals containing gluten\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Milk<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Milk<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cDairy\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Egg<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Egg<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cAlbumin\u201d (without saying egg)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soy \/ Soybean<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Soy, Soya,<\/strong> or <strong>Soybean<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cLecithin\u201d (without the soy source)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Molluscs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mollusc<\/strong><\/td><td>Grouping under \u201cSeafood\u201d or \u201cFish\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crustacea<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Crustacean<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cShellfish\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fish<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fish<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cSeafood\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lupin<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lupin<\/strong><\/td><td>Generic \u201clegumes\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sulphites<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sulphites<\/strong> (if \u2265 10 mg\/kg)<\/td><td>Preservative numbers alone<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-tree-nuts-labelling-no-longer-allowed-under-peal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_%E2%80%9CTree_Nuts%E2%80%9D_Labelling_no_longer_allowed_under_PEAL\"><\/span>Why are \u201cTree Nuts\u201d Labelling no longer allowed under PEAL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the 2026 PEAL requirements, \u201ctree nuts\u201d is officially banned from both the statement of ingredients and summary statement and the reason is simple: medical precision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A consumer can be fatally allergic to Cashews but perfectly fine eating Almonds. By using a generic term like \u201cTree Nuts,\u201d food manufacturers were unintentionally restricting the diets of allergic consumers or, worse, forcing them to guess which nuts were actually present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that if any of the 9 tree nuts (Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Walnut) are present in a food product, each individual nut must be listed even if your summary statement will become much longer. Take a look at the below examples for more clarification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients List:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Allowed: <strong>Cashew, Almonds, Pistachio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Not Allowed: <em>Mixed Nuts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contains Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Allowed: <strong>Contains Macadamia, Pecan, Pine nut, Brazil nut<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Not Allowed:<em> Contains: Mixed Nuts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wheat-vs-gluten-what-are-the-correct-peal-declarations-for-cereals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wheat_vs_Gluten_What_are_the_Correct_PEAL_Declarations_for_Cereals\"><\/span>Wheat vs. Gluten: What are the Correct PEAL Declarations for Cereals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinction between wheat and gluten is the most common point of confusion in the 2026 PEAL standards. Under previous regulations, manufacturers often used the phrase \u201cCereals containing gluten.\u201d This is now prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSANZ now requires a dual-declaration system because wheat is a major allergen that can cause anaphylaxis, whereas gluten is a protein that triggers a different immune response (coeliac disease).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the ingredients list, the required name must be used and in bold: <strong>wheat, barley, oats, rye.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the \u201cContains\u201d Summary Statement, it must reflect exactly what\u2019s in the food product based on these 3 scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table flm-header\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>If your product contains\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The Summary Statement must say\u2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheat (that contains gluten)<\/td><td><strong>Contains wheat, gluten<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wheat (where gluten has been removed, e.g., glucose syrup)<\/td><td><strong>Contains wheat<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barley, Oats, or Rye (which contain gluten)<\/td><td><strong>Contains gluten<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaway: <\/strong>If you have a product made with wheat flour, your summary statement must list both words: Contains wheat, gluten. If you only list \u201cwheat,\u201d you are non-compliant for failing to declare the gluten. If you only list \u201cgluten,\u201d you are non-compliant for failing to declare the wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peal-formatting-requirements-bold-font-amp-contains-statements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PEAL_Formatting_Requirements_Bold_Font_%E2%80%9CContains%E2%80%9D_Statements\"><\/span>PEAL Formatting Requirements: Bold Font &amp; \u201cContains\u201d Statements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have identified the allergens in your product and assigned them their Required Names, the next step is formatting. Under the 2026 PEAL rules shown in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/F2015L00397\/latest\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standard Code 1.2.3-7<\/a>, it is no longer enough to just list the allergen, it must be visually distinct so that consumers can find it at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bold-font-requirements-in-peal-guidelines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bold_Font_Requirements_in_PEAL_Guidelines\"><\/span>Bold Font Requirements in PEAL Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time an allergen appears in the ingredient list, it must be printed in a bold font that provides a distinct contrast to the rest of the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What to Bold:<\/strong> You must bold the <strong>Required Name<\/strong> itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The \u201cSeparate Word\u201d Rule:<\/strong> If the allergen is part of the ingredient name (e.g., <strong>Milk<\/strong> powder), the allergen must be bolded. If the allergen is not part of the name, it must be listed separately in brackets and bolded.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Correct:<\/em> <strong>Milk<\/strong> powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Correct:<\/em> Sodium caseinate (<strong>milk<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Incorrect:<\/em> <strong>Sodium caseinate<\/strong> (The chemical name should not be bolded; only the allergen source should be).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contains-summary-statement-in-peal-guidelines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CContains%E2%80%9D_Summary_Statement_in_PEAL_Guidelines\"><\/span>\u201cContains\u201d Summary Statement in PEAL Guidelines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For products required to have an ingredient list, a separate summary statement is now mandatory. This statement serves as a quick-reference safety check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> It must be in the same field of view as the ingredient list and placed directly next to it, usually immediately below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Starting Word:<\/strong> It must commence with the word \u201c<strong>Contains<\/strong>\u201d (with a capital C and in bold).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formatting:<\/strong> The entire statement must be in <strong>bold<\/strong> and use the same typeface and font size as the allergens declared in the ingredient list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Extra Words:<\/strong> The summary statement should only contain the required names of the allergens. Do not use colons, \u201cand,\u201d or extra descriptions.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Correct:<\/em> <strong>Contains milk, egg, wheat, gluten<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Incorrect:<\/em> <strong>Contains: milk, egg, wheat and gluten.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precautionary-allergen-labelling-pal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precautionary_Allergen_Labelling_PAL\"><\/span>Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements like \u201cMay contain\u201d or \u201cMay be present\u201d are still voluntary under FSANZ; they are not part of the mandatory PEAL requirements. However, if you choose to include a PAL statement, it must be kept distinctly separate from the mandatory \u201cContains\u201d statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Labelling Compliance Tip:<\/strong> Mixing your \u201cMay contain\u201d list with your mandatory \u201cContains\u201d list is a common cause for nutrition label rejection. Keep them on separate lines to ensure there is no confusion between what is in the food and what might be there.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-food-products-are-exempt-from-allergen-labelling\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Food_Products_Are_Exempt_from_Allergen_Labelling\"><\/span>What Food Products Are Exempt from Allergen Labelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly enough, not every ingredient derived from an allergen is legally required to be declared on a nutrition label. FSANZ recognizes that some high-level processing methods (like heavy refining and distillation) remove the allergenic protein thus thwarting an allergic reaction in consumers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an ingredient meets the specific safety criteria listed under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodstandards.gov.au\/consumer\/foodallergies\/Allergen-labelling-exemptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Standards Regulations,<\/a> it is exempt from mandatory allergen declaration. This means you do not need to bold the ingredient in your list or include it in your \u201cContains\u201d summary statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exemptions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fully Refined Soybean Oil:<\/strong> To be exempt, the oil must have been degummed, neutralised, bleached, and deodorised. If it is unrefined or \u201ccold-pressed,\u201d it must still be declared as <strong>soy.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific Soy Derivatives:<\/strong> Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and phytosterols derived from soybean oil distillates are exempt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wheat-Derived Glucose Syrups:<\/strong> These are exempt from declaring <strong>wheat<\/strong> ONLY if:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They have been refined to remove as much gluten as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The gluten content does not exceed <strong>20 mg\/kg<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distilled Alcohol:<\/strong> Spirits distilled from wheat or whey (milk) are exempt from declaring <strong>wheat<\/strong> or <strong>milk<\/strong> because the distillation process leaves the proteins behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Isinglass:<\/strong> This clarifying agent derived from fish swim bladders is exempt when used in the production of beer and wine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\u2757Manufacturer Warning:<\/strong> Just because an ingredient is exempt from allergen labelling doesn\u2019t mean it is exempt from ingredient labelling. Food manufacturers still have to list \u201cGlucose Syrup (Wheat)\u201d if it doesn\u2019t meet the 20mg\/kg threshold, or simply \u201cGlucose Syrup\u201d if it does.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-non-packaged-foods-need-allergen-declarations-allergen-requirements-for-cafes-bakeries-amp-restaurants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Non-Packaged_Foods_Need_Allergen_Declarations_Allergen_Requirements_for_Cafes_Bakeries_Restaurants\"><\/span>Do Non-Packaged Foods Need Allergen Declarations? Allergen Requirements for Cafes, Bakeries &amp; Restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common misconception is that if a food doesn\u2019t have a printed label, the PEAL rules don\u2019t apply. This is incorrect. The requirement to declare allergens is \u201cmandatory for all food for sale,\u201d regardless of whether it is in a box or on a cafe plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any retail food service business (like a bakery, deli, or restaurant), must still comply with the 2026 PEAL standards in these three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Information on Request:<\/strong> Food businesses are required to provide the specific <strong>Required Names<\/strong> of allergens to any customer upon request. It is insufficient for staff to provide general statements such as \u201cthere are nuts in this\u201d; they must be able to identify the specific type, such as <strong>almond<\/strong>, <strong>cashew<\/strong>, or <strong>walnut<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Display Boards &amp; Menus:<\/strong> When allergen information is displayed on menus or counter cards, it must follow PEAL naming conventions. Generic terms like \u201cSeafood\u201d are no longer compliant; instead, the specific category (<strong>fish<\/strong>, <strong>crustacean<\/strong>, or <strong>mollusc<\/strong>) must be identified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vulnerable Populations:<\/strong> For non-packaged foods, businesses remain responsible for providing Mandatory Advisory Statements. For example, if unpasteurised juices or milk are sold, a sign must be displayed to communicate the potential health risk to consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Interior shot of a cafe with chairs near the bar with wooden tables\" class=\"wp-image-19450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-645x430.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-420x280.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-318x212.jpeg 318w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-290x193.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-630x420.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/flm-gs.dev1.symbiotica.rs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photo\/interior-shot-cafe-with-chairs-near-bar-with-wooden-tables_7810365.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-and-a-2026-fsanz-allergen-compliance-checklist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_and_a_2026_FSANZ_Allergen_Compliance_Checklist\"><\/span>Final Thoughts and a 2026 FSANZ Allergen Compliance Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The conclusion of the PEAL transition period on February 25, 2026, marks a significant shift in how food safety is communicated in Australia and New Zealand. Standard 1.2.3 is no longer a guideline to move toward; it is the current, enforceable law for every product on a retail shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it is distinguishing between wheat and gluten, identifying specific tree nuts, or ensuring that Royal Jelly warnings meet exact millimeter height requirements, there is no longer room for \u201capproximate\u201d labelling. For manufacturers, especially those entering the ANZ market from the US, EU, or Asia, understanding these nuances is the difference between a successful product launch and a costly regulatory failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining compliance in this environment requires constant vigilance and a robust understanding of the Food Standards Code. 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What happens if a product is found to be non-compliant due to incorrect allergen labelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to meet PEAL requirements is a breach of the Food Standards Code. 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