Transition ends for Plain English Allergen Labelling

Labels on all food sold across Australia must now have consistent allergen information following the end of the Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) transition last month. 

All food for sale must now comply with the requirements, regardless of product age.   

• Common food allergens must be identified using the specific 'required names', as listed in Schedule 9 of the Food Standards Code. 

• Declarations must appear in the ingredient list (where required) and in a co-located summary statement, in:

  • bold font that contrasts distinctly with other text; and 

  • the same size or greater type. 

• The summary statement must say: Contains: (name of allergen/s). 

Read more in Plain English Allergen Labelling now the norm as 5-year transition ends.

For more information about food allergen labelling, see Food Allergen rules. 

Source: NSW Food Authority. Foodwise. Issue 75. Autumn 2026