Second call for comment on the review of permissions for caffeine in food

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is undertaking a second round of public consultation on its review of the addition of caffeine to food.

Proposed amendments to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) aim to clarify the regulations around the retail sale of caffeine and its addition to food. 

FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said the review followed changes to the Code in 2019, which prohibited the retail sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine products.

“This review has considered whether additional measures are required in relation to caffeine in food, particularly formulated supplementary sports foods,” Dr Cuthbert said.

“A number of amendments to the regulation of caffeine in foods are proposed to ensure the continued protection of public health and safety, particularly for vulnerable sub-populations.”   

FSANZ completed the first round of consultation in January 2023. After reviewing submitter feedback and considering the available evidence, a draft variation to the Code has been prepared.

FSANZ now invites submissions on its final assessment and the proposed measures set out in the 2nd call for submissions report and five supporting documents.

To have your say about this proposal, visit the FSANZ Consultation Hub. Submissions close at 11.59pm (AEST) 15 April 2025. 

What happens to my feedback?

FSANZ will consider all feedback received through this submission process before deciding on whether to approve the proposal. 

Submissions will be published to our website as soon as possible at the end of the public comment period.

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