Food Standards (Proposal P1025 – Code Revision) Variation
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.
Standard 2.9.4 Formulated supplementary sports foods
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.
Division 1 Preliminary
2.9.4—1 Name
This Standard is Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code – Standard 2.9.4 – Formulated supplementary sports foods.
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.
Division 2 Formulated supplementary sports foods generally
2.9.4—2 Definitions
Note In this Code (see sections 1.1.2—2 and 1.1.2—3):
formulated supplementary sports food means a product that is specifically formulated to assist sports people in achieving specific nutritional or performance goals.
one-day quantity, in relation to a formulated supplementary sports food, means the amount of that food which is to be consumed in one day in accordance with directions specified in the label.
Note 2 Average energy content is calculated using the equation in section S11—2.
2.9.4—3 Composition of formulated supplementary sports foods
(1) Formulated supplementary sports food may contain:
(a) a vitamin or mineral if:
(i) the vitamin or mineral is listed in the table to section S29—16; and
(ii) it is added in a permitted form specified in:
(A) section S17—2 or S17—3; or
(B) section S29—17; and
(iii) the amount of the vitamin or mineral in the food is no more than the amount, if any, specified in Column 2 of the table in section S29—16; and
(b) an amino acid that is *used as a nutritive substance, if:
(i) the amino acid is listed in the table to section S29—18; and
(ii) the amount of the amino acid added is no more than the amount specified in Column 2 of the table; and
(c) any other substance that is *used as a nutritive substance, if:
(i) the substance is listed in the table to section S29—19; and
(ii) the amount of the substance added is no more than the amount specified in relation to that substance in Column 2 of the table.
(2) Formulated supplementary sports food must not contain, in a *one-day quantity, more than:
(a) 70 mmol sodium; or
(b) 95 mmol potassium.
2.9.4—4 Labelling information
(1) For the labelling provisions:
(a) the required statements are:
(i) a statement to the effect that the food is not a sole source of nutrition and should be consumed in conjunction with a nutritious diet; and
(ii) a statement to the effect that the food should be used in conjunction with an appropriate physical training or exercise program; and
(iii) the *warning statement ‘Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women: Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision’; and
(iv) if the food contains added phenylalanine—the warning statement ‘Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine’; and
(b) the required information is:
(i) directions stating the recommended amount and frequency of intake of the food; and
(ii) a statement of the recommended consumption in one day; and
(iii) a nutrition information panel.
Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.
(2) ‘Formulated supplementary sports food’ is a *prescribed name.
2.9.4—5 Nutritive substance claims
(1) This section applies in relation to a package of formulated supplementary sports food if:
(a) the label on the package includes a statement referring to the presence of a substance that is *used as a nutritive substance in the food; and
(b) the substance is not a vitamin or a mineral; and
(c) the statement is not required by another provision of this Code.
(2) The label must either:
(a) state the amount by weight (expressed /100 g food or as a percentage) of the substance, either:
(i) immediately after the statement referring to the presence of the substance; or
(ii) immediately following the name of the substance in the statement of ingredients; or
(b) list, in the nutrition information panel, the substance and the *average quantity by weight of the substance in:
(i) a serving of the food; and
(ii) a *unit quantity of the food.
2.9.4—6 Vitamin and mineral claims
(1) The label on a package of formulated supplementary sports food must not claim the presence of a vitamin or mineral unless:
(a) the reference is required elsewhere in this Code; or
(b) the reference is specifically permitted by this section.
(2) The label on a package of formulated supplementary sports food may claim the presence of a vitamin or mineral in the food only if:
(a) a serving of the food, or, for a food that requires dilution of reconstitution according to directions, the amount of the food that produces a normal serving, contains at least 10% *RDI for that vitamin or mineral specified in Column 3 of the table to section S1—2 or S1—3, as appropriate; or
(b) the amount claimed is no more than the amount specified in Column 3 of the table to section S29—16 for that vitamin or mineral.
2.9.4—7 Prohibited representations
Unless specific permission is given in Division 3, the label on a package of formulated supplementary sports food must not include an express or implied representation that relates any property or proposed use of the food to enhanced athletic performance or beneficial physiological effects.
Division 3 Particular formulated supplementary sports foods
2.9.4—8 High carbohydrate supplement
(1) For the labelling provisions, for a package of high carbohydrate supplement, the following statements are required:
(a) a statement to the effect that, if used during exercise, the food should be consumed in accordance with directions, to avoid the possibility of gastro-intestinal upset; and
(b) a statement to the effect that the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake.
Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.
(2) The label on a package of a high carbohydrate supplement may include statements to the effect that:
(a) the food is useful before, during, or after sustained strenuous exercise; and
(b) appropriate usage may assist in the provision of energy in the form of carbohydrates.
(3) In this section:
high carbohydrate supplement means a formulated supplementary sports food for which:
(a) not less than 90% of the *average energy content of the product is derived from carbohydrate; and
(b) more than 15% of the product by weight is *carbohydrate when prepared as directed.
2.9.4—9 Protein energy supplement
(1) For the labelling provisions, for a package of protein energy supplement, a statement to the effect that the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake is required.
Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.
(2) The label on a package of protein energy supplement may include statements to the effect that:
(a) the product may assist in providing a low-bulk diet as may be required during training; and
(b) the product may assist in supplementing the diet with a high energy source as may be required during training; and
(c) usage as directed may assist in the development of muscle bulk; and
(d) the product is useful before, during, or after sustained strenuous exercise.
(3) In this section:
protein energy supplement means a formulated supplementary sports food for which:
(a) not more than 30% and not less than 15% of the *average energy content of the product is derived from protein; and
(b) not more than 25% of the average energy content of the product is derived from fat; and
(c) not more than 70% of the average energy content of the product is derived from carbohydrate.
2.9.4—10 Energy supplement
(1) For the labelling provisions, for a package of energy supplement, the following statements are required:
(a) a statement to the effect that, if used during exercise, the food should be consumed in accordance with directions, to avoid the possibility of gastro-intestinal upset; and
(b) a statement to the effect that the food must be consumed with an appropriate fluid intake; and
(c) if more than 30% of the *average energy content of the food is derived from fat—a statement to the effect that the product is a high fat food and should be used for special fat loading strategies rather than everyday use.
Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.
(2) The label on a package of energy supplement may include statements to the effect that:
(a) the product may assist in supplementing the diet with an energy source as may be required during training; and
(b) the product is useful before, during or after sustained strenuous exercise.
(3) In this section:
energy supplement means a formulated supplementary sports food for which not more than 20% of the *average energy content of the food is derived from protein.
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