On 31 August 2023, the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) issued Notice 2023/12 to amend the mandatory allergenic labelling requirements with effect from 25 February 2024. Main contents:

1. The allergen information that must be declared is expressed in a specific format at a fixed position on the food label; Identified in bold font and plain English terms;

2. Food packaged and labeled before 25 February 2025 May continue to be sold for 2 years.