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AMA supports stronger rules around ‘no added sugar’ labelling
An AMA submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) says consumers should not be misled about food components.
The AMA submission to FSANZ’s consultation on ‘Defining Added Sugars for Claims’ in the Food Standards Code supports the view that ‘No added sugar’ claim conditions should simply ensure that no food that contains added sugars is allowed to carry the claim. This includes single-ingredient products, especially those containing fruit and vegetables.
The consultation is being undertaken by FSANZ at the request of Australian and New Zealand food ministers, to have ‘added sugar’ better clarified and defined in the Food Standard Code, to align with dietary guidelines.