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Proposal P1030 Composition and Labelling of Electrolyte Drinks 28 May 2021 157-21 Consultation Paper – Proposal P1030 Composition and Labelling of Electrolyte Drinks Proposal P1030 was prepared to review the regulation of electrolyte drinks in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. FSANZ is seeking stakeholder views in relation to a number of issues, which will inform FSANZ’s further consideration of the proposal. For information about making a submission, visit the FSANZ 2. All submissions will be published on our website. We will not publish material that we accept as confidential, but will record that such information is held. In-confidence submissions may be subject to release under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1991. Submissions will be published as soon as possible after the end of the public comment period. Where large numbers of documents are involved, FSANZ will make these available on CD, rather than on the website. Under section 114 of the FSANZ Act, some information provided to FSANZ cannot be disclosed. More information about the disclosure of confidential commercial information is available on the FSANZ website. Submissions should be made in writing; be marked clearly with the word ‘Submission’ and quote the correct project number and name. While FSANZ accepts submissions in hard copy to our offices, it is more convenient to receive submissions electronically via the FSANZ website. You can also email your submission directly to [email protected]. There is no need to send a hard copy of your submission if you have submitted it by email or via the FSANZ website. FSANZ endeavours to formally acknowledge receipt of submissions within 3 business days. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 6pm (Canberra time) 9 July 2021 Submissions received after this date will not be considered unless an extension had been given before the closing date. Extensions will only be granted due to extraordinary circumstances. Any agreed extension will be notified on the FSANZ website and will apply to all submitters. Questions about making submissions or the application process can be sent to [email protected]. Hard copy submissions may be sent to one of the following addresses: Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food Standards Australia New Zealand PO Box 5423 PO Box 10559 KINGSTON ACT 2604 The Terrace WELLINGTON 6143 AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Tel +61 2 6271 2222 Tel +64 4 978 5630 i Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 3 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 ORIGINAL PROPOSAL ............................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 MODIFIED PROPOSAL ............................................................................................................................ 5 1.3 THE CURRENT STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 6 1.3.1 Standard 2.6.2 ................................................................................................................................ 6 1.3.2 Standard 1.2.7 ................................................................................................................................ 7 1.3.3 Standard 1.2.1 ................................................................................................................................ 7 1.3.4 Standard 1.2.2 ................................................................................................................................ 7 1.4 INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................. 8 1.5 ELECTROLYTE DRINK CONSUMPTION .................................................................................................... 8 1.5.1 Australia ........................................................................................................................................... 8 1.5.2 New Zealand ................................................................................................................................... 9 1.6 ELECTROLYTE DRINK CONSUMER RESEARCH ....................................................................................... 9 1.7 ELECTROLYTE DRINK MARKET ............................................................................................................. 11 1.7.1 Australia ......................................................................................................................................... 11 1.7.2 New Zealand ................................................................................................................................. 11 1.8 PROCEDURE FOR ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................... 12 2 SUMMARY OF THE ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................... 12 2.1 SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED IN 2014 SUBMISSIONS ......................................................................... 12 2.2 RISK ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................................................. 14 2.2.1 Carbohydrate Composition ......................................................................................................... 14 2.2.2 Other issues ..................................................................................................................................... 15 2.3 RISK MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 15 2.3.1 Proposed transfer to Standard 2.9.4 ......................................................................................... 15 2.3.2 Definition ........................................................................................................................................ 16 2.3.3 Minimum amount of carbohydrate g/L ....................................................................................... 17 2.3.4 Nutrition content claims ............................................................................................................... 17 2.3.5 Health claims ................................................................................................................................. 18 2.3.6 Reference to ‘minerals’ ................................................................................................................ 23 2.3.7 Nutrition information requirements ............................................................................................. 23 2.3.8 Claims in relation to the tonicity of electrolyte drinks .............................................................. 25 2.3.9 Prescribed name ........................................................................................................................... 26 2.4 RELATED ISSUES ................................................................................................................................. 26 2.4.1 Electrolyte drinks and sugar sweetened beverages ................................................................ 26 2.4.2 Use of intense sweeteners .......................................................................................................... 27 2.4.3 The use of the term ‘electrolyte’ ................................................................................................. 27 2.5 RISK COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................................................... 28 2.5.1 Consultation .................................................................................................................................. 28 2.5.2 World Trade Organization (WTO) .............................................................................................. 28 2.6 FSANZ ACT ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 28 2.6.1 Section 59 ...................................................................................................................................... 28 2.6.2 Subsection 18(1) ........................................................................................................................... 30 2.6.3 Subsection 18(2) considerations ................................................................................................ 30 3 DRAFT VARIATION ......................................................................................................................... 31 3.1 Transitional arrangements .......................................................................................................... 31 3.2 Implementation and review ......................................................................................................... 31 4 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................. 31 APPENDIX 1 – EU HEALTH CLAIMS FOR ELECTROLYTE DRINKS .................................................................... 33 ATTACHMENT A – EXAMPLE AMENDED DRAFT VARIATION TO THE AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND FOOD 1 STANDARDS CODE ..........................................................................................................................................
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