The ABCL has made a submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) in response to Proposal P1056 – Caffeine Review: 2nd Call for Submissions. FSANZ is reviewing the current permissions for caffeine in sports foods and the general food supply and has released a draft variation to the Food Standards Code. Proposal P1056 aims […]

The ABCL made a submission to the Inquiry into Improving Queensland’s Container Refund Scheme, conducted by the Queensland Health, Environment and Innovation Committee. This inquiry, announced on 20 February 2025 by the Hon Andrew Powell MP, is examining the efficiency and effectiveness of the scheme, including administration by Container Exchange (COEX), container recovery targets, accessibility […]

The ABCL responded to the federal government’s UN Plastics Treaty consultation in October 2022. To view the ABCL’s full response, please click the link below. ABCL Submission to the UN Plastics Treaty Consultation  

The ABCL responded to Treasury’s “Climate-related Financial Disclosure” second round consultation paper in July 2023. To view the ABCL’s full response, please click the link below. ABCL Submission to the Climate Related Financial Disclosure Consultation – Second Round

Proposal P1010 will review Standard 2.9.4 – Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods. The first consultation paper developed by FSANZ for the Proposal was specific to the regulatory framework. The ABCL provided a response to the consultation paper on 16th March 2023. ABCL Submission P1010 FSSF Consultation Paper

The ABCL responded to the Northern Territory Container Deposit Scheme Discussion Paper consultation in April 2023. To view the ABCL’s full response, please click the link below. ABCL NT Improving the Container Deposit Scheme Consultation