To help businesses respond, FSANZ has developed the Average Energy Content Calculator for alcoholic beverages. The calculator assists manufacturers in calculating the average energy content of packaged alcoholic beverages to prepare a compliant energy statement.  

The calculator allows you to determine average energy content by entering the core values required to develop your compliant energy statement. For each product, you will require the core information of:  

• Average alcohol content  

• Specific gravity  

• Serving size  

• Number of standard drinks per package 

• Number of servings per package 

Composition data (if applicable), expressed in g per 100 g: 

• Sugar alcohols (e.g. sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol, maltitol, mannitol, lactitol, isomalt, glycerol) 

• Carbohydrate 

• Fat 

• Protein 

• Fibre  

• Organic acids 

For many alcohol producers, particularly those with flavoured beverages, RTDs, liqueurs, or with added carbohydrate ingredients, this step may require an analytical laboratory analysis. 

We are already working with alcohol manufacturers and importers to prepare for these changes. Our services include: 

• Determining an energy statement on pack 

• Assisting in calculating compliant average energy values 

• Preparing labels and specifications to comply with the updated legislation  

• Conducting full label compliance reviews against the Code 

• Liaising where analytical verification is needed 

• Advising on artwork layout and regulatory positioning 

Don’t leave compliance till the last minute with early action allowing you to integrate changes to be a leading brand in the industry, avoid non-compliant stock and reduce regulatory risk. Contact us to today to assist you efficiently with the required changes today.