Australia and New Zealand alcohol labels will undergo significant changes, requiring mandatory indication of energy values.

Food Partners Network News On August 12, 2025, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Authority issued a revision to the "Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 2.7.1 - Labelling Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages and Alcoholic Foods," mandating that alcoholic beverages must prominently display energy content declarations. Food Partners Network shares key information about this revision. I. Background Alcohol is a high-energy-density food, and dietary guidelines in both Australia and New Zealand recommend limiting alcohol consumption to achieve energy balance. Energy balance is fundamental for maintaining a healthy weight and reducing the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity. On the day adults consume alcoholic beverages, these beverages contribute nearly 16% of the total daily energy intake, but evidence shows that consumers are generally unaware of the energy content of alcoholic beverages and do not realize that alcohol is the ...