Food additives must be declared in the ingredient list by their functional class and either their specific name or E-number in Australia & New Zealand.
Food additives — substances added to food for a specific technological purpose — must be declared in the ingredient list in Australia & New Zealand under Food Standards Code. The declaration must include both the functional class (e.g., preservative, colour, emulsifier) and the specific additive name or E-number.
LabelGuard verifies that all additives in your ingredient list include the required functional class and specific name/E-number per Australia standards.
Start Your Compliance CheckIn the EU and UK, both the E-number and the name are acceptable (either-or), but the functional class is always required. In the US, Canada, and Australia, E-numbers are not used — specific additive names must be given.
Processing aids that are present in the final product and have a technological function must be declared. Those completely removed or reduced to negligible levels generally do not need declaration.
Last updated: 2026-04-01
Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.
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