Can you call them Anzac biscuits? The rules businesses need to know
Can you call them Anzac biscuits? Here’s what businesses need to know about the rules, including naming restrictions and recipe guidelines.
Selling Anzac biscuits this week? There are strict rules around what you can call them and even how they’re made.
The word ‘Anzac’ is protected under Australian law, meaning businesses can’t freely use it for commercial products without meeting specific guidelines set by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).
Short answer: Yes, you can sell Anzac biscuits, but only if they follow approved naming and recipe guidelines, and you don’t call them “Anzac cookies”.
It’s a timely reminder for small businesses in the lead-up to April 25, particularly as they navigate a broader patchwork of Anzac Day trading rules across the country and public holiday arrangements that differ by state.
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