Under Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code · made under Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991

Standard 2.9.1 – Infant Formula Products

Code version as at 1 Apr 2026 From Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, no changes tracked yet

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FEDERAL · Special Purpose Foods Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code > Chapter 2 > Part 2.9 § 2.9.1

The obligation

Sets compositional and labelling requirements for infant formula products sold in Australia and NZ, including mandatory nutrients, prohibited claims and marketing restrictions.

Standard 2.9.1 specifies mandatory and permitted nutrients for infant formula, follow-on formula and formulas for special dietary use; labelling requirements including preparation instructions; and restrictions on advertising and promotion. It implements Australia's obligations under the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. This is a high-scrutiny area; FSANZ periodically revises the Standard following international reviews (e.g. Codex Alimentarius updates).

What: Sets compositional and labelling requirements for infant formula products sold in Australia and NZ, including mandatory nutrients, prohibited claims and marketing restrictions.
Source: foodstandards.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Standard 2.9.1 – Infant Formula Products is a WHS requirement set out in Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FEDERAL). It is made under Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code > Chapter 2 > Part 2.9 § 2.9.1.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Standard 2.9.1 – Infant Formula Products is a WHS obligation under Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FEDERAL). In short, Sets compositional and labelling requirements for infant formula products sold in Australia and NZ, including mandatory nutrients, prohibited claims and marketing restrictions.

What changed recently?

Standard 2.9.1 – Infant Formula Products was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 Federal Australia

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First seenOct 2026