{"id":"F2015L00389","name":"Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 1.2.2 – Information requirements – food identification","slug":"australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-1-2-2-information-requirements-food-identificatio","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":92949,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2015L00389-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 – Standard 1.2.2 – Information requirements – food identification","content":"Standard 1.2.2 Information requirements – food identification\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\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\n1.2.2—1 Name\n\nThis Standard is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 1.2.2 –Information requirements – food identification.\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\n1.2.2—2 Name of food\n\n(1) For the labelling provisions, the name of a food is:\n\n(a) if the food has a \\*prescribed name—the prescribed name; and\n\n(b) otherwise—a name or description:\n\n    (i) sufficient to indicate the true nature of the food; and\n    (ii) that includes any additional words this Code requires to be included in the name of food.\n\nNote 1 The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.\n\nNote 2 In this Code, the following foods have these names as prescribed names:\n\n(i) ‘fermented processed meat – not heat treated’ (Standard 2.2.1);\n\n(ii) ‘fermented processed meat – heat treated’ (Standard 2.2.1);\n\n(iii) ‘fermented processed meat – cooked’ (Standard 2.2.1);\n\n(iv) ‘fermented manufactured meat – not heat treated’ (Standard 2.2.1);\n\n(v) ‘fermented manufactured meat – heat treated’ (Standard 2.2.1);\n\n(vi) ‘fermented manufactured meat – cooked’ (Standard 2.2.1);\n\n(vii) ‘follow-on formula’ (Standard 2.9.1);\n\n(viii) ‘formulated meal replacement’ (Standard 2.9.3);\n\n(ix) ‘formulated supplementary food’ (Standard 2.9.3);\n\n(x) ‘formulated supplementary food for young children’ (Standard 2.9.3);\n\n(xi) ‘formulated supplementary sports food’ (Standard 2.9.4);\n\n(xii) ‘honey’ (Standards 2.8.2 and 2.8.3);\n\n(xiii) ‘infant formula’ (Standard 2.9.1).\n\n(2) If this Code includes a definition of a particular food, that fact alone does not establish that the defined term is the name of the food for this section.\n\n1.2.2—3 Lot identification\n\nFor the labelling provisions, a requirement to state the \\*lot identification does not apply to:\n\n(a) an individual portion of ice cream or ice confection; or\n\n(b) a food for sale that is in a small package, if:\n\n    (i) the \\*small package is stored or displayed for sale in a bulk package or a bulk container; and\n    (ii) the labelling of the bulk package or bulk container includes the lot identification.\n\nNote The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.\n\n1.2.2—4 Name and address of supplier\n\nFor the labelling provisions, a reference to the name and address of the \\*supplier of a food or food for sale is a reference to the name and \\*business address in either Australia or New Zealand of a person who is a supplier.\n\nNote The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.\n\n\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\n\n  \n\nAmendment History\n\nThe Amendment History provides information about each amendment to the Standard. 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. 1 of Standard 1.2.2 as in force on 22 July 2024 (up to Amendment No. 229). It includes any commenced amendment affecting the compilation to that date.\n\nPrepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 22 July 2024.\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 18 was published in the Food Standards Gazette No. FSC96 on 10 April 2015 as part of Amendment 154 (F2015L00452 –- 1 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| 1.2.2-2(1)       | 229        | F2024L00894 18 July 2024 FSC 16922 July 2024 | 22 July 2024            | rs           | Repeal and insert new standard 2.8.3 |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Amendment No.229 (commenced 22 July 2024) repealed and reinserted the material at s 1.2.2—2(1) to refer to a new Standard 2.8.3, altering the list of foods treated as having a 'prescribed name'. This changes which foods must use a prescribed name under the Standard and thus narrows or expands the set of products covered by the prescribed‑name rule."},"complexity_factors":["Short, narrowly focused standard with only three operative rules (name, lot ID exemptions, supplier address).","Multiple cross-references to other parts of the Code (labelling provisions in Standard 1.2.1) and to other Standards that supply 'prescribed names' (e.g. Standard 2.2.1, Standards 2.8.2/2.8.3, Standards 2.9.x) (s 1.2.2—2 note; notes elsewhere).","Defined-term reliance: meaning and effect depend on Code definitions of 'prescribed name', 'small package', 'supplier', and 'lot identification' (see notes and cross-references).","Bilateral jurisdictional application: Code operates under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 and is adopted/incorporated in New Zealand law, adding administrative complexity for trans‑Tasman suppliers (introductory notes).","Amendment history and updates (e.g. Amendment No.229 affecting s 1.2.2—2(1)) require users to check the current compilation for precise prescribed names and any recent changes."],"plain_english_summary":"Sets what name must appear on a food label: use a Code \"prescribed name\" if one exists, otherwise a truthful name or description and any extra words the Code requires (s 1.2.2—2). It exempts lot identification for single ice‑cream portions and small packages displayed in bulk (s 1.2.2—3), and requires the supplier's business name and address in Australia or New Zealand on the label (s 1.2.2—4). Suppliers pay compliance costs; the Code (under the FSANZ Act) determines prescribed names and exemptions."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Standard remains focused on its original core purpose: basic food identification requirements (name, lot ID, supplier details). The amendment history shows only minor updates—specifically updating references to honey standards (2.8.2 and 2.8.3) in 2024. There is no evidence of scope creep into unrelated areas like nutrition, health claims, or processing requirements."},"complexity_factors":["Short length (4 operative sections)","Minimal cross-referencing (primarily to Standard 1.2.1 for labelling provisions and specific product standards for prescribed names)","Simple conditional structure (if/then logic in sections 1.2.2-2 and 1.2.2-3)","Limited defined terms (only 'prescribed name', 'lot identification', 'small package', 'supplier', and 'business address' are asterisked as defined terms)","Clear exception structure (section 1.2.2-3 provides two specific exemptions to lot identification requirements)","Straightforward application (applies to all food for sale with minimal sector-specific variations)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Standard prescribes how food must be identified on labels in Australia and New Zealand, requiring accurate, non-misleading names, traceable batch information, and supplier contact details so consumers know what they’re buying and authorities can handle recalls. It applies to manufacturers, importers, retailers and anyone who packages food for sale, protecting safety, transparency and fair comparison between products."},"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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