Energy (kJ)(kJ)
labelling
FSANZ
Verified April 2026Definition
The measure of energy content in food, expressed in kilojoules (kJ) in Australia. Calculated from the amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, and alcohol in a food product.
Regulatory Source
- Standard 1.2.8— Nutrition information requirements — energy in kilojoules is a mandatory row in every Nutrition Information Panel
Last verified against current standards: April 2026
Regulatory authority: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
Related Terms
FSANZ
Food Standards Australia New Zealand — the regulatory body that develops and maintains the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code governing food labelling, safety, and composition.
Nutrition Information Panel
A mandatory table on packaged food labels in Australia displaying the average quantity of energy, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugars, and sodium per serve and per 100g or 100mL.