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drink base:
(a) the average per 100 mL, of:
(i) the average energy content; and
(ii) the *carbohydrate present, including each type of monosaccharide and disaccharide; and
(iii) added minerals and electrolytes, expressed as milligrams and millimoles;
(b) the recommended volume and frequency of use.

Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.
(2) For an electrolyte drink base, the declaration must be based on the electrolyte drink as ready to drink.

2.6.2—12 Claims in relation to the tonicity of electrolyte drinks
(1) A claim that an electrolyte drink is isotonic may only be made if the electrolyte drink has an average osmolality
of 250-340 mOsm/L.
(2) For the labelling provisions, the osmolality of the electrolyte drink must be declared as measured in mOsm/L.

Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.
(3) The label on a package of isotonic electrolyte drink may include words to the effect that the product is
designed to promote the availability of energy and to prevent or treat mild dehydration that may occur as a result
of sustained strenuous exercise.

2.6.2—13 Requirement for food sold as a formulated beverage
A food sold as a formulated beverage must be a formulated beverage.

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Standard 2.6.3 – Kava – Food Standards (Proposal P1025 – Code Revision)
Variation—Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Amendment No. 154

The Board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand gives notice of the making of this standard under section 92
of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991.

The Standard commences on 1 March 2016.

Dated 25 March 2015

Standards Management Officer, Delegate of the Board of Food Standards Australia New Zealand.

Note:
This Standard will be published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. FSC 96 on 10 April 2015.

Note 1 This instrument is a standard under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). The
standards together make up the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. See also section 1.1.1—3.

Note 2 The provisions of the Code that apply in New Zealand are incorporated in, or adopted under, the Food Act
2014 (NZ). See also section 1.1.1—3.

Note 3 Paragraphs 1.1.1—10(3)(e) and (4)(i) provide that a food for sale must not consist of, or have as an
ingredient or a component, kava or any substance derived from kava, unless expressly permitted by this Code.
This Standard contains the relevant permissions.

Note 4 In Australia, this Standard should be considered in conjunction with the Customs (Prohibited Imports)
Regulations 1956 (Cth) and certain State and Territory restrictions on the supply of kava which seek to minimise
the detrimental effects associated with kava abuse. Where kava is permitted for supply, the requirements in this
Standard complement those restrictions.

2.6.3—1 Name
This Standard is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.6.3 – Kava.

Note Commencement: This Standard commences on 1 March 2016, being the date specified as the commencement
date in notices in the Gazette and the New Zealand Gazette under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia
New Zealand Act 1991 (Cth). See also section 93 of that Act.

2.6.3—2 Definitions

Note In this Code (see section 1.1.2—3):
kava means plants of the species Piper methysticum.

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