Proposal P1058 considers the inclusion of added sugars information in the nutrition information panel.
As part of FSANZ’s assessment, we have completed a rapid systematic literature review for added sugars in the nutrition information panel.
Administrative Assessment - 27 April 2022 (pdf 82.4 kb)
Review of added sugars labelling
Proposal P1058 follows FSANZ's review of nutrition labelling for added sugars, completed in 2021. The review was undertaken in response to a request from food ministers.
The review considered three labelling options and the technical matters associated with including added sugars in the NIP. The options considered were:
- Quantifying added sugars in the NIP (preferred by food ministers)
- Applying a pictorial about sugar to sugary beverages/sugar-sweetened beverages, and
- Changing the statement of ingredients to identify sugars-based ingredients.
The review found that while there may be complexities in setting requirements for including added sugars in the NIP, no technical barriers were found.
Read the Review of nutrition labelling for added sugars report (pdf 547.4 kb)
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