{"id":"F2015L00425","name":"Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.5.7 – Dried milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk","slug":"australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":93021,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2015L00425-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 2.5.7 – Dried milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk","content":"Standard 2.5.7 Dried milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk\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\nNote 3 In Australia, dairy products must be processed in accordance with Standard 4.2.4.\n\n2.5.7—1 Name\n\nThis Standard is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.5.7 – Dried milk, evaporated milk and condensed milk.\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\n2.5.7—2 Definitions\n\nNote In this Code (see section 1.1.2—3):\n\nadjusted milk, in relation to condensed milk, dried milk or evaporated milk, means milk:\n\n(a) that is to be used to make the product concerned; and\n\n(b) to which milk components have been added, or from which they have been withdrawn, in order for the product to comply with requirements of Standard 2.5.7; and\n\n(c) that has the same whey protein to casein ratio as the original milk.\n\ncondensed milk means:\n\n(a) a food obtained by the partial removal of water from milk or adjusted milk, with the addition of sugars, and the possible addition of salt or water; or\n\n(b) a food of the same composition obtained by any other process.\n\ndried milk means a powdered food obtained by the partial removal of water from milk or adjusted milk.\n\nevaporated milk means:\n\n(a) a food obtained by the partial removal of water by heat from milk or adjusted milk, with the possible addition of one or more of the following:\n\n    (i) salt;\n    (ii) water; or\n\n(b) a food of the same composition obtained by any other process.\n\n2.5.7—3 Requirement for food sold as condensed milk\n\n(1) A food that is sold as condensed milk must:\n\n(a) be condensed milk; and\n\n(b) contain no less than 34% m/m milk protein in milk solids non-fat.\n\n(2) A food that is sold as condensed whole milk and derived from cow’s milk must contain:\n\n(a) no less than 8% m/m milkfat; and\n\n(b) no less than 28% m/m milk solids.\n\n(3) A food that is sold as condensed skim milk and derived from cow’s milk must contain:\n\n(a) no more than 1% m/m milkfat; and\n\n(b) no less than 24% m/m milk solids.\n\n2.5.7—4 Requirement for food sold as dried milk\n\n(1) A food that is sold as dried milk must:\n\n(a) be dried milk; and  \n\n(b) contain no less than 34% m/m milk protein in milk solids non-fat.\n\n(2) A food that is sold as dried whole milk and derived from cow’s milk must contain:\n\n(a) no less than 26% m/m milkfat; and\n\n(b) no more than 5% m/m water.\n\n(3) A food that is sold as dried skim milk and derived from cow’s milk must contain:\n\n(a) no more than 1.5% m/m milkfat; and\n\n(b) no more than 5% m/m water.\n\n2.5.7—5 Requirement for food sold as evaporated milk\n\n(1) A food that is sold as evaporated milk must:\n\n(a) be evaporated milk; and\n\n(b) contain no less than 34% m/m milk protein in milk solids non-fat.\n\n(2) A food that is sold as evaporated whole milk and derived from cow’s milk must contain:\n\n(a) no less than 7.5% m/m milkfat; and\n\n(b) no less than 25% m/m milk solids; and\n\n(3) A food that is sold as evaporated skim milk and derived from cow’s milk must contain:\n\n(a) no more than 1% m/m milkfat; and\n\n(b) no less than 20% m/m milk solids.\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 2.5.7 as in force on 13 April 2017 (up to Amendment No. 168). It includes any commenced amendment affecting the compilation to that date.\n\nPrepared by Food Standards Australia New Zealand on 13 April 2017.\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 Standard 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\nStandard 2.5.7 was published in the Food Standards Gazette No. FSC96 on 10 April 2015 as part of Amendment 154 (F2015L00425 –- 31 March 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| 2.5.7—5(1)       | 168        | F2017L0041411 April 2017FSC11013 April 2017 | 13 April 2017           | rs           | Subsection to correct grammatical error. |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument, as provided, defines compositional and definitional requirements for dried, evaporated and condensed milk and cross‑references processing rules; the Amendment History records a grammatical correction only (2.5.7—5(1)), and no substantive change to the Standard’s scope or product coverage is indicated in the text supplied."},"complexity_factors":["Technical compositional metrics expressed as mass/mass percentages (m/m) for multiple analytes (milk protein in milk solids non‑fat, milkfat, milk solids, water) requiring laboratory measurement (see 2.5.7—3 to 2.5.7—5).","Multiple product categories (condensed, dried, evaporated) with whole and skim subcategories each having different numeric thresholds, increasing compliance permutations (see 2.5.7—3–5).","Defined concept of 'adjusted milk' that allows addition/withdrawal of components only if whey protein:casein ratio is maintained, imposing formulation constraints (see 2.5.7—2).","Cross-reference to other regulatory requirements (processing must comply with Standard 4.2.4) creates dependency on external standards for full compliance (note under heading).","Short text but precise legal phrasing (e.g. 'by any other process') leaves room for interpretation in novel processing methods, potentially requiring regulatory or laboratory guidance.","Bicompartmental jurisdiction (Australia and New Zealand) with incorporation/adoption notes affects who enforces and how the standard operates locally (Notes 1–2).","Amendment history shows changes limited to grammatical correction, not substantive reworking, but tracking amendments is necessary for current compliance dates (Amendment History)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Standard sets legal definitions and minimum composition limits for condensed, dried and evaporated milk sold in Australia and New Zealand. It specifies required percentages for milk protein in milk solids non‑fat, milkfat, milk solids and maximum water in named products and permits use of ‘adjusted milk’ that preserves whey:casein ratio (see 2.5.7—2; 2.5.7—3–5).\n\nFood businesses (manufacturers, importers, packagers) must meet these metrics and applicable processing rules (Standard 4.2.4); meeting them typically requires testing, possible reformulation and recordkeeping."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of setting compositional standards for three specific dairy product categories. The amendment history shows only minor technical corrections (a grammatical error fix in 2017), indicating the scope has remained stable since commencement."},"complexity_factors":["Short length (approximately 5 operative sections)","Only 4 defined terms in the interpretation section","Straightforward structure with parallel requirements for each product type (condensed, dried, evaporated)","Simple conditional logic (if sold as X, must meet Y requirements)","Minimal cross-referencing (only refers to Standard 4.2.4 for processing requirements and the general interpretation section)","No nested exceptions or complex provisos"],"plain_english_summary":"This law defines and sets minimum compositional standards for three processed milk products—condensed milk, dried (powdered) milk, and evaporated milk—in Australia and New Zealand. It distinguishes whole and skim versions and requires products sold under these names to meet specified nutritional thresholds.\n\nIt affects manufacturers and importers (and indirectly consumers) by protecting product integrity, preventing misleading labeling, and maintaining consistent food quality across both countries."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi","history":"/api/acts/australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi/history","analysis":"/api/acts/australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/australia-new-zealand-food-standards-code-standard-2-5-7-dried-milk-evaporated-milk-and-condensed-mi/documents"}}