Bakeries and cafes that tamper with the traditional Anzac Day biscuits could face a hefty fine of more than $50,000
- Bakeries and cafes could face a fine if they tamper with Anzac biscuit recipe
- Official bodies could be fined more than $50,000 if they tamper with the recipe
- Independent sellers could be hit with a penalty of $10,200 if found in breach
- Government is trying to stop anyone abusing Anzac Day for commercial gain
Bakeries and cafes who try to tamper with the traditional Anzac Day biscuit recipe could face a fine of more than $50,000.
Independent sellers have also been warned they could be handed a $10,000 fine if caught interfering with the traditional ingredients.
The popular sweet treat cannot be sold as an 'Anzac Day biscuit' if additional ingredients such as chocolate chips have been added to it, government regulations state.
(File picture) Bakeries and cafes who try to tamper with traditional Anzac Day biscuits could face a fine of more than $50,000
An individual could face a fine of up to $10,200 while an official body could be forced to pay $51,000 for serious breaches in relation to the word 'Anzac', under the Crimes Act 1914.
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The federal government and the The Returned and Services League said they are trying to combat anyone attempting to abuse the Anzac Day celebrations for their own commercial gain.
Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand army.
Veterans take part in the Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance, march in Sydney in April 2018
Created around 100 years ago, the biscuits were sent out by wives and women's groups to soldiers during WWI because the ingredients didn't spoil easily while in transport.
Originally the crunchy snack was made with flour, sugar, butter, golden syrup and baking soda.
The addition of desiccated coconut was added at a later date.
Notably, the recipe for Anzac biscuits excludes eggs.
This is due to the rarity of eggs during the wartime.
Before anyone can sell a product using the word 'Anzac', they must apply for a permit from from Veterans' Affair.
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