✨ Nutrition Information Panels
20 DECEMBER NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 4461
(8) The declaration of dietary fibre in a panel must be a declaration of dietary fibre determined in accordance with clause 18.
6 Expression of average energy content and quantities of nutrients and biologically active substances
(1) The average energy content, and average or minimum or maximum quantities of nutrients and biologically active substances must be expressed in the panel to not more than three significant figures.
(2) Where the average energy content of a serving or unit quantity of the food is less than 40 kJ, that average energy content may be expressed in the panel as ‘LESS THAN 40 kJ’.
(3) Where the average quantity of protein, fat, classes of fatty acids, carbohydrate, sugars or dietary fibre in a serving or unit quantity of the food is less than 1 gram, that average quantity may be expressed in the panel as ‘LESS THAN 1 g’.
(4) Where the average quantity of sodium or potassium in a serving of the food, the unit quantity of the food is less than 5 milligrams, that average quantity may be expressed in the panel as ‘LESS THAN 5 mg’.
7 Percentage daily intake information
(1) Information relating to the percentage daily intake of nutrients set out in a nutrition information panel may be included in the panel.
(2) Where percentage daily intake information is included in a panel -
(a) the percentage daily intake of dietary fibre may be included in the panel; and
(b) the following matters must be included in the panel –
(i) the percentage daily intake of energy, fat, saturated fatty acids, carbohydrate, sugars, protein and sodium; and
(ii) the statement –
“Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily intakes may be higher or lower depending upon your energy needs.”.
Editorial note:
The inclusion of ‘% Daily Intake’ information is voluntary. An example of a recommended nutrition information panel for mandatory nutrients incorporating the optional ‘% Daily Intake’ element is set out below.
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Online Sources for this page:
VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 2000, No 170
Gazette.govt.nz —
NZ Gazette 2000, No 170
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Nutrition Information Panels for Foods with Nutrition Claims
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🏥 Health & Social WelfareNutrition Claims, Labeling Requirements, Serving Size, Energy Content, Nutrient Quantities, Fat, Protein, Carbohydrate, Dietary Fibre, Sodium, Potassium, Cholesterol, Sugars, Saturated Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Percentage Daily Intake