Australia's food labels inaccurate and misleading

A study by the New South Wales Health Authority found that 30% of foods tested did not reflect the nutrient content on their packaging, even after allowing a margin of error.

The study found as many of 84% of labels incorrectly stated the quantity of least one component, which would have a definite impact upon whether you would recommend the food as being high, medium or low in that nutrient.
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