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Allergen list: Australia and New Zealand

11 major allergen groups for packaged food labelling in Australia and New Zealand.

11 listed groups

Server-rendered list for Australia and New Zealand. Sources and dates sit under each block.

Mandatory labelling groups

  1. Cereals containing gluten
  2. Crustacea
  3. Egg
  4. Fish
  5. Milk
  6. Peanuts
  7. Soybeans
  8. Tree nuts
  9. Sesame seeds
  10. Lupin
  11. Added sulphites

FSANZ Standard 1.2.3 (allergen declaration) · As of February 1, 2025

Trace and precautionary statements

Mandatory declaration covers listed allergens when present as ingredients. Precautionary "may contain" style statements are not mandated the same way and remain industry practice with FSANZ guidance.

Trace status: Mixed rules

FSANZ: Food allergen labelling · As of February 1, 2025

No medical advice. No notes on symptoms or treatment. For allergies, follow the guidance of a qualified clinician.