Powering Innovation and Trust Across Australia’s Sweets and Confectionery Sector
Sweets, confectionery, and chewing gums must meet strict regulations under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code regarding permitted food additives, synthetic and natural colourings, intense sweeteners, and labelling declarations. As Australian consumer demand shifts towards healthier, low-sugar, and functional alternatives, accurate nutritional testing and Nutritional Information Panel (NIP) verification are vital to ensure compliance for domestic retail and export markets. Managing complex sugar formulations, verifying intense sweetener concentrations, controlling synthetic dye limits, and monitoring shelf stability require scientific oversight.
Mérieux NutriSciences AQ delivers NATA-accredited analytical testing to help Australian confectionery manufacturers, contract packers, and importers protect product quality, fulfil health claims, and maintain full market compliance.

Delight in Every Bite: Uncompromising Quality and Safety for Australian Confectionery
From traditional sugar confectionery and chocolate crafting to functional gums and low-sugar alternatives, managing confectionery products involves ongoing regulatory, technical, and quality challenges. Manufacturers must carefully manage permitted food additive concentrations under FSANZ Schedule 15, verify natural versus synthetic colourings, control moisture to prevent stickiness or microbial spoilage, and ensure allergen declarations are accurate.
Reliable analytical testing empowers Australian confectionery producers, brand owners, and importers to verify active ingredient and sweetener levels, confirm sugar reduction claims, validate energy and macronutrient profiles under FSANZ Standard 1.2.8, extend shelf-life stability, and make informed product-release decisions for domestic retail and global markets.
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Our Commitment to Excellence: ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited
Backed by globally recognised ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditations, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ delivers precise, reliable, and compliant analytical testing. We provide the scientific expertise necessary to navigate complex food safety regulations, mitigate operational risks, and safeguard your brand’s reputation in Australia and beyond.
Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our services and solutions for baby food and infant formula.
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