Alternative Proteins Council

The Alternative Proteins Council has been at the forefront of a significant initiative endorsed by the Australian Government, focusing on the development of industry standards for the labeling of plant-based products. This endeavor involves the creation of a voluntary code of practice aimed at guiding the industry in the appropriate use of dairy-related terms on plant-based products.

Significant Events

The initiative to allow the Alternative Proteins Council to draft its own standards has sparked controversy. The Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) have openly criticized the government's endorsement, arguing that it is flawed to permit the plant-based sector to set its own rules regarding the use of dairy terminology. This criticism underscores the ongoing tension between traditional dairy producers and the emerging plant-based sector concerning market language and consumer perception.

Plans

Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced that the Alternative Proteins Council would lead the creation of an industry code of practice in Australia, signifying a notable step in the regulation and standardization of labeling practices within the plant-based product sector.

Modified: 2026/03/15

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