Food Compliance Checker
Enter your label text and product details. We'll validate against NZ/FSANZ requirements in real time and flag anything that's missing, incorrect, or needs attention.
The name as it appears on the front of your label.
Paste the full ingredient list, comma-separated, in descending order of weight. Include percentages if shown.
The "Contains:" statement or allergen text from your label. We'll cross-reference against the 11 NZ/AU mandatory allergens and your ingredient list.
The date mark text as shown on the label.
Storage instructions or conditions text.
As displayed on the label. Must be metric (g, kg, mL, L).
Business name and physical street address.
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A prescribed name or accurate description of the food is mandatory under FSANZ Standard 1.2.2.
A NIP is mandatory for most packaged food under FSANZ Standard 1.2.8. Exemptions exist for very small packages, single-ingredient products, and some others. Use our NIP Formatter tool to create one.
An ingredient list in descending order of ingoing weight is mandatory (FSANZ Standard 1.2.4). Single-ingredient foods are exempt.
No allergen text entered. If your product contains any of the 11 NZ/AU mandatory allergens (gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, soybeans, tree nuts, sesame, lupin, molluscs), they must be declared.
A date mark is mandatory for most packaged foods. Use "Best Before" (quality) or "Use By" (safety). Foods with a shelf life of 2+ years may be exempt (FSANZ Standard 1.2.5).
Storage conditions should be included when they affect shelf life or safety. E.g. "Store in a cool dry place" or "Refrigerate after opening".
Net weight or volume must be declared in metric units on the principal display panel (FSANZ Standard 1.2.2).
Country of origin is mandatory. Use "Made in New Zealand", "Product of New Zealand", or the equivalent for the relevant country.
The name and business address of the supplier (manufacturer, packer, or importer) must appear on the label (FSANZ Standard 1.2.2).
No lot/batch identification provided. While not strictly mandatory for all products, it is essential for traceability and recall capability.
This tool provides general guidance based on FSANZ Food Standards Code and NZ Food Act requirements. Always verify with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and NZ MPI for your specific product category.
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