ACCC enforcement under mandatory F+G Code from April 2025
In plain English
The ACCC will enforce the mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct from April 2025.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will focus on enforcement of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. The Code becomes mandatory from April 1, 2025. The ACCC’s enforcement focus indicates they will actively monitor compliance. The Code applies to supermarkets, suppliers, and manufacturers in the food and grocery sector.
Why it matters
Businesses in the food and grocery sector should review the Food and Grocery Code. Ensure your practices align with the Code’s requirements. Compliance is now subject to ACCC enforcement.
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Facts
ACCC commenced enforcement under the now-mandatory F+G Code from April 2025; significant civil penalty regime.
Outcome
Investigations underway; first civil penalty proceedings expected late 2025.
Read the source
https://accc.gov.au/business/industry-codes/food-and-grocery-code-of-conductRules Mate links to the regulator's own publication. We do not republish full decision text. Always verify the latest status against the source before acting.