New Zealand Gazette – 2002 – No. 75

Page 1972

✨ Food Standards Regulations



1972 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 75

4 Labelling of special purpose foods

Every label used in connection with a special purpose food must state the special purpose of the food.

5 Labelling of amino acid modified foods

(1) The label on each package of amino acid modified food shall bear one or more of the following -

(a) the words 'amino acid modified food';
(b) the name of the amino acid or amino acids that have been restricted;
(c) the name of the disease, or a name describing the condition of the group of people, for which the product is intended;
(d) the words 'low protein', where applicable.

(2) The label on each package of amino acid modified food shall bear, in the nutrition information panel, a statement of -

(a) the quantity of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in the food, expressed in g; and
(b) the energy content of the food, expressed in kJ; and
(c) the quantity of sodium, and of potassium, in the food, expressed in mg; and
(d) the quantity of the particular amino acid or protein present in the food, or both, as appropriate for the intended use of the food.

(3) The label on each package of amino acid modified food shall bear, in the principal display panel, in 3 mm lettering, the words 'Take only on medical advice'.

[5] *Standard 1.2.8 is varied by inserting immediately after subclause 5(3) -

(3A)    The word 'Carbohydrate' may be replaced in the nutrition information panel by 'Carbohydrate, total'.*

[6] *Standard 2.7.1 is varied by deleting subclause 3(2), substituting -

(2) Subclause (1) does not apply to beverages packaged prior to 20 December 2002.*

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✨ LLM interpretation of page content

🏥 Labelling Requirements for Special Purpose Foods (continued from previous page)

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Special Purpose Foods, Labelling, Amino Acid Modified Foods, Nutrition Information, Medical Advice

🏥 Amendment to Standard 1.2.8 for Nutrition Information Panel

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Standard 1.2.8, Nutrition Information Panel, Carbohydrate Labelling

🏥 Amendment to Standard 2.7.1 for Beverages

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Standard 2.7.1, Beverages, Packaging Exemption