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Legal Considerations for Importing Food into Australia

This webinar will give an overview of the legal requirements for exporting food products to Australia including:

  • Importing requirements – including food inspection procedures, what the authorities look for, common problems and the consequences if your goods do not pass muster;
  • Mandatory food labelling requirements – a run down of the key mandatories and other special requirements such as country of origin and warning statements, with a look at common mistakes and local examples;
  • Food composition requirements – a consideration of which ingredients are permitted in Australia, and the special rules for additives and fortified products;
  • Health and nutrition claims – a tightly regulated area in Australia, find out which claims are permitted and prohibited, and how you can lawfully make health related claims;
  • Major watch outs including misleading claims and trade marks, with some real life examples.
It will give companies looking to sell products in the Australian market, a snapshot of the legal framework, major risks and tips for compliance. Knowing the rules can give you the marketing edge and avoid unforeseen complications.