{"id":"F2015L00491","name":"Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Schedule 1 – RDIs and ESADDIs","slug":"australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-schedule-1-rdis-and-esaddis","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":93144,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2015L00491-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Schedule 1 – RDIs and ESADDIs","content":"Schedule 1 RDIs and ESADDIs\n\nNote 1 This instrument is a standard under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). The standards together make up the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. See also section 1.1.1—3.\n\nStandard 1.1.1 relates to introductory matters and standards that apply to all foods. This Standard specifies RDIs and ESADDIs for section 1.1.2—10.\n\nNote 2 The provisions of the Code that apply in New Zealand are incorporated in, or adopted under, the Food Act 2014 (NZ). See also section 1.1.1—3.\n\nS1—1 Name\n\nThis Standard is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Schedule 1 – RDIs and ESADDIs.\n\nNote Commencement:  \nThis Standard commences on 1 March 2016, being the date specified as the commencement date in notices in the Gazette and the New Zealand Gazette under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). See also section 93 of that Act.\n\nS1—2 RDIs and ESADDIs for vitamins\n\nFor section 1.1.2—10, the table of RDIs and ESADDIs for vitamins is:\n\nRDIs and ESADDIs for vitamins\n\n| Column 1               | Column 2      | Column 3                                            | Column 4                                            | Column 5                                            |\n| ---------------------- | ------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |\n| Vitamin                | RDI or ESADDI |                                                     | For children aged1–3 years                          | For infants                                         |\n| Vitamin A              | RDI           | 750 µg retinol equivalents1                         | 300 µg retinol equivalents1                         | 300 µg retinol equivalents1                         |\n| Thiamin(Vitamin B1)    | RDI           | 1.1 mg thiamin                                      | 0.5 mg thiamin                                      | 0.35 mg thiamin                                     |\n| Riboflavin(Vitamin B2) | RDI           | 1.7 mg riboflavin                                   | 0.8 mg riboflavin                                   | 0.6 mg riboflavin                                   |\n| Niacin                 | RDI           | 10 mg niacin2                                       | 5 mg niacin2                                        | 3 mg niacin2                                        |\n| Folate                 | RDI           | 200 μg                                              | 100 μg                                              | 75 μg                                               |\n| Vitamin B6             | RDI           | 1.6 mg pyridoxine                                   | 0.7 mg pyridoxine                                   | 0.45 mg pyridoxine                                  |\n| Vitamin B12            | RDI           | 2.0 μg cyanocobalamin                               | 1.0 μg cyanocobalamin                               | 0.7 μg cyanocobalamin                               |\n| Biotin                 | ESADDI        | 30 μg biotin                                        | 8 μg biotin                                         | 6 μg biotin                                         |\n| Pantothenic acid       | ESADDI        | 5.0 mg pantothenic acid                             | 2.0 mg pantothenic acid                             | 1.8 mg pantothenic acid                             |\n| Vitamin C              | RDI           | 40 mg total of L-ascorbic and dehydro-ascorbic acid | 30 mg total of L-ascorbic and dehydro-ascorbic acid | 30 mg total of L-ascorbic and dehydro-ascorbic acid |\n| Vitamin D              | RDI           | 10 μg cholecalciferol                               | 5 μg cholecalciferol                                | 5 μg cholecalciferol                                |\n| Vitamin E              | RDI           | 10 mg alpha- tocopherol equivalents3                | 5 mg alpha- tocopherol equivalents3                 | 4 mg alpha- tocopherol equivalents3                 |\n| Vitamin K              | ESADDI        | 80 μg phylloquinone                                 | 15 μg phylloquinone                                 | 10 μg phylloquinone                                 |\n\nNote 1 See paragraph 1.1.2—14(3)(a).\n\nNote 2 See paragraph 1.1.2—14(3)(b).\n\nNote 3 See paragraph 1.1.2—14(3)(c).\n\n  \n\nS1—3 RDIs and ESADDIs for minerals\n\nFor section 1.1.2—10, the table of ESADDIs and RDIs for minerals is:\n\nRDIs and ESADDIs for minerals\n\n| Column 1   | Column 2      | Column 3 | Column 4                   | Column 5                                                                |\n| ---------- | ------------- | -------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Mineral    | RDI or ESADDI |          | For children aged1–3 years | For infants                                                             |\n| Calcium    | RDI           | 800 mg   | 700 mg                     | 550 mg                                                                  |\n| Chromium   | ESADDI        | 200 μg   | 60 μg                      | 40 μg                                                                   |\n| Copper     | ESADDI        | 3.0 mg   | 0.8 mg                     | 0.65 mg                                                                 |\n| Iodine     | RDI           | 150 μg   | 70 μg                      | 60 μg                                                                   |\n| Iron       | RDI           | 12 mg    | 6 mg                       | (a) 9 mg, for infants from 6 months(b) 3 mg, for infants under 6 months |\n| Magnesium  | RDI           | 320 mg   | 80 mg                      | 60 mg                                                                   |\n| Manganese  | ESADDI        | 5.0 mg   | 1.5 mg                     | 0.8 mg                                                                  |\n| Molybdenum | ESADDI        | 250 μg   | 50 μg                      | 30 μg                                                                   |\n| Phosphorus | RDI           | 1 000 mg | 500 mg                     | 300 mg                                                                  |\n| Selenium   | RDI           | 70 μg    | 25 μg                      | 15 μg                                                                   |\n| Zinc       | RDI           | 12 mg    | 4.5 mg                     | 4.5 mg                                                                  |\n\nS1—4 Calculation of retinol equivalents for provitamin A forms of vitamin A\n\nFor paragraph 1.1.2—14(3)(a), the conversion factors are:\n\nConversion factors—vitamin A\n\n| Provitamin A form                       | Conversion factor (µg/1 µg retinol equivalents) |\n| --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| beta-apo-8′-carotenal                   | 12                                              |\n| beta-carotene-synthetic                 | 6                                               |\n| Carotenes-natural                       | 12                                              |\n| beta-apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester | 12                                              |\n\nNote Natural forms of provitamin A may have conversion factors that are not provided in this table.\n\nS1—5 Calculation of alpha-tocopherol equivalents for vitamin E\n\n(1) For paragraph 1.1.2—14(3)(c), the conversion factors are:\n\n(a) if, for a particular form of Vitamin E, the table to subsection (2) specifies a conversion factor—that conversion factor; or\n\n(b) if, for a particular form of Vitamin E, the table to subsection (2) does not specify a conversion factor—a conversion factor determined by the composition of the form of Vitamin E.\n\n(2) The table to this subsection is:\n\nConversion factors—vitamin E\n\n| Vitamin E form                         | Conversion factor (µg/1 µg alpha-tocopherol equivalents) |\n| -------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |\n| dl-alpha-tocopherol                    | 1.36                                                     |\n| d-alpha-tocopherol concentrate         | (see paragraph (1)(b))                                   |\n| Tocopherols concentrate, mixed         | (see paragraph (1)(b))                                   |\n| d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate             | 1.10                                                     |\n| dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate            | 1.49                                                     |\n| d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate concentrate | (see paragraph (1)(b))                                   |\n| d-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate      | 1.23                                                     |\n\nNote Natural forms of vitamin E may have conversion factors that are not provided in this table.\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_  \n\nAmendment History\n\nThe Amendment History provides information about each amendment to the Schedule. The information includes commencement or cessation information for relevant amendments.\n\nThese amendments are made under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 unless otherwise indicated. Amendments do not have a specific date for cessation unless indicated as such.\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis is compilation No. 3 of Schedule 1 as in force on 29 November 2018 (up to Amendment No. 182). It includes any commenced amendment affecting the compilation to that date.\n\nPrepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 29 November 2018.\n\nUncommenced amendments or provisions ceasing to have effect\n\nTo assist stakeholders, the effect of any uncommenced amendments or provisions which will cease to have effect, may be reflected in the Schedule as shaded boxed text with the relevant commencement or cessation date. These amendments will be reflected in a compilation registered on the Federal Register of Legislation including or omitting those amendments and provided in the Amendment History once the date is passed.\n\nThe following abbreviations may be used in the table below:\n\nad = added or inserted am = amended\n\nexp = expired or ceased to have effect rep = repealed\n\nrs = repealed and substituted\n\nSchedule 1 was published in the Food Standards Gazette No. FSC96 on 10 April 2015 as part of Amendment 154 (F2015L00491 –- 2 April 2015) and has since been amended as follows:\n\n| Section affected | A’ment No. | FRL registrationGazette                     | Commencement(Cessation) | How affected | Description of amendment                                                      |\n| ---------------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| table to S1—2    | 161        | F2016L0012018 Feb 2016FSC10322 Feb 2016     | 1 March 2016            | am, rs       | Amend entry for vitamin E.Replace Notes to table to correct cross-references. |\n| table to S1—2    | 168        | F2017L0041411 April 2017FSC11013 April 2017 | 13 April 2017           | am           | Entry for Vitamin C replaced to correct typographical errors.                 |\n| S1—(5)2          | 168        | F2017L0041411 April 2017FSC11013 April 2017 | 13 April 2017           | rs           | Subsection, table and related note to update tocopherol compounds.            |\n| S1—4             | 182        | F2018L0159423 Nov 2018FSC12329 Nov 2018     | 29 Nov 2018             | am           | Correction of typographical errors                                            |\n| S1—(5)           | 182        | F2018L0159423 Nov 2018FSC12329 Nov 2018     | 29 Nov 2018             | am           | Correction of typographical errors                                            |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Schedule continues to set RDIs and ESADDIs and associated conversion factors for the Food Standards Code. Amendment History shows technical updates and typographical corrections (e.g. vitamin E and C entries) and no broad expansion or contraction of the Schedule's subject‑matter scope."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple numeric tables with age-specific values for adults, children (1–3 years) and infants (S1—2, S1—3).","Conversion rules for provitamin A (retinol equivalents) and vitamin E (alpha‑tocopherol equivalents) require compound‑specific calculations (S1—4, S1—5).","Different units and chemical forms (retinol equivalents, µg, mg, specific compound names) increase technical precision required for compliance.","Cross‑references to other Code provisions and notes (e.g. paragraph 1.1.2—14(3) references) create reliance on external definitions.","Amendment history records repeated small updates and typographical corrections, requiring users to track current compilations and commencements.","Operational impact concentrated on food manufacturers (testing, formulation, labelling) and regulators (enforcement and interpretation)."],"plain_english_summary":"Sets numeric recommended daily intakes (RDIs) and estimated safe adequate daily dietary intakes (ESADDIs) for vitamins and minerals that the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code uses. It specifies values for adults, young children and infants, plus conversion rules for provitamin A and forms of vitamin E. This matters for nutrient labelling, fortification and product formulation across Australia and New Zealand and creates measurement and labelling obligations for food producers while regulators enforce compliance."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This Schedule remains tightly focused on its original purpose: providing the numerical RDIs and ESADDIs for nutrition labelling. It has not expanded beyond setting reference values for vitamins and minerals. The amendment history shows only technical corrections (typographical errors, cross-reference updates, and tocopherol compound updates) rather than substantive expansion of scope."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward tabular structure with clear column headings","Only 5 operative sections (S1-1 through S1-5) plus amendment history","Minimal cross-referencing—primarily references to section 1.1.2-10 and 1.1.2-14 of the main Code","Technical but precise scientific terminology (e.g., 'retinol equivalents', 'alpha-tocopherol equivalents') necessary for accurate measurement","Contains conversion factors for two vitamins (A and E) requiring biochemical knowledge to apply correctly","Amendment history table adds administrative complexity but doesn't affect substantive interpretation","No nested exceptions, conditional clauses, or discretionary powers"],"plain_english_summary":"This Schedule sets the official daily reference values—RDIs and ESADDIs—for vitamins and minerals that food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand must use when calculating %DI on packaged foods. It affects food producers (labelling), consumers (interpreting nutrient claims) and regulators (enforcement). By standardising the numbers used on labels, it makes nutrition claims comparable and meaningful for shoppers."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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