What are the requirements of Australia’s food labelling laws for imported red wine?

Australia has strict labelling requirements for imported red wine, which are mainly regulated by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). The following are the key requirements:

1. Mandatory label content
   (1) Product name
   Must indicate “wine” or “red wine”, and may include the variety (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, etc.) or the region of origin (such as Barossa Valley).

If it contains other ingredients (such as added sugar, spices), it must be marked accordingly (such as “aromatized wine”).

(2) Alcohol concentration
Indicated as “% alc/vol”, with an allowable error of ±0.5%.

(3) Net content
Indicated by standard volume (such as 750mL), using milliliters (mL) or liters (L).

(4) Country of origin
Clearly indicate the country of origin (such as “Product of Chile”), and if it is a blend of wines from multiple countries, the proportion must be indicated.

(5) Allergen statement
If sulfites (>10mg/kg) are present, the following information should be stated: “Contains sulfites” or “contains sulphites”.

(6) Manufacturer/importer information
Name and Australian address (importer or local distributor may be indicated).

(7) Batch identification
Batch number or production date for easy traceability.

2. Nutritional information (optional labeling)
   Currently, wine does not need to be required to include a nutritional information table, but if voluntary labeling is required, it must comply with a standard format (such as energy, carbohydrates, etc.).
3. Other requirements
   Language: English is the main language, other languages ​​may be added.

Font: Clear and easy to read, height ≥1.2mm (≥0.8mm when packaging area is <80cm²).

Alcohol content warning: It is recommended to label the warning icon or text “Pregnant women should avoid drinking” (optional but common).

4. Prohibitions
   Misleading claims (such as “health benefits”) are prohibited unless there is scientific basis and approved by FSANZ.
5. Import process notes
   Need to pass Australian border inspection (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) to ensure label compliance.

May need to provide ingredient analysis certificate (such as sulfur dioxide content).