Plant-based dairy alternative products (ie animal-free, plant-based) are a growing category in Australia and New Zealand, with products available in retail and food service/out-of-home settings.
The Industry Guidelines for Labelling of Plant-Based Dairy Alternative Products in Australia and New Zealand (the Guidelines) developed by the Alternative Protein Council (APC) help ensure labelling of these products provides consumers with clear, factual and consistent information at point-of-purchase and support fair practices in food trade.
These voluntary guidelines, which include labelling nomenclature, reflect international norms for on-pack product labelling, successfully implemented across large markets, to promote international consistency.
Version 1: Released on 24 August 2023
