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What does the "Use By" date mean on food packaging?
The last date the food is safe to eat
Food is unsafe to eat after the "Best Before" date. (True of False)
False
All packaged foods in Australia must list their ingredients and allergens on their labels.(True of False)
True
“No added sugar” means the product is 100% sugar-free.(True or False)
False → It means no sugar was added, but natural sugars (like in fruit) may still be present.
Cooking instructions are required by law on all food packaging.(True of False)
False → Cooking instructions are helpful but not legally required on all products.
The green kangaroo logo shows the food is vegetarian. (True or False)
False → It shows that the food was made, produced or grown in Australia, not about being vegetarian.
“Low fat” food always means it is healthy. (True or False)
False — Some “low fat” foods have high sugar or salt.
Does "product of Australia" mean made in Australia?
No - Made in Australia is about the manufacturing process, not where the ingredients came from.
