Carbonated soft drinks are non-alcoholic drinks made primarily from water, with carbon dioxide added to create their characteristic fizz. They're typically flavoured and sweetened, and widely enjoyed for refreshment and taste. The category spans sugar-sweetened, low-sugar and no-sugar sweetened options, giving consumers choice based on taste preferences and dietary needs.
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The soft drink aisle looks very different than it did a generation ago. Low- and no-sugar choices have steadily replaced sugar-sweetened bottles on the shelf, reflecting how Aussies are drinking today.
Regulation
How are soft drinks regulated?
Carbonated soft drinks are regulated as conventional foods under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, administered by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). The Code sets clear rules around permitted ingredients, the use of sweeteners and caffeine, and how products must be labelled.
Labels must accurately disclose ingredients, nutrition information and any advisory statements, with all claims scientifically verified and free from misleading information.
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