Food and beverage classification system

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This site has been designed to help schools, ECE services, food manufacturers and suppliers implement the Food and Beverage Classification System (FBCS). On this site you can search for FBCS registered everyday and sometimes foods and drinks.

Early Childhood Education Services

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Schools

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Food and drinks have been classified into the following three categories

everyday food Appropriate for everyday consumption

Encourage and promote these foods and drinks in your school or ECE service
 

sometimes food For restricted provision

Do not let these foods and drinks dominate the choices available. Provide in appropriate serving sizes.

occasional food Should not be provided

Limit provision of these foods or drinks.

There is also a merged everyday/sometimes classification that appears under two categories. See 'plain milks' for ECE services and 'mixed meal items' for both ECE services and schools for more details.

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