6 years ago
Time to show your Aussie pride
David Littleproud MP
- Mandatory Country of Origin food labelling standards to come into effect on July 1, 2018
- Labelling system shows percentage of Australian-produced content in food
- An online tool and support services to assist business with the transition
- Shoppers will soon find it easier to buy Aussie food with new Country of Origin Labelling standards set to become compulsory.
- Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud said the system means shoppers can easily choose clean, green Aussie produce and support Australian farmers.
- “Aussies want to choose fair dinkum Aussie produce and our Country of Origin Labelling changes will help them,” Minister Littleproud said.
- “Aussies want to support Aussie farmers – all we’ve got to do is give them the information. Our labelling changes require a bar graph showing how much of the product is Australian.
- “We have seen big and small businesses already using the labels, including SPC, Nestle, Bulla, and Woolworths.
- “The Country of Origin Labelling system has been voluntary since it was introduced in mid-2016, but from 1 July this year it will become compulsory.
- “For business yet to include the Country of Origin standards on its labels, four months might seem like a long time but it will be on us sooner than you think.
- “It can take time to redesign food packaging.
“We are supporting business to make the changes, including through an online tool.” - More information for businesses, including an online tool, can be found at business.gov.au/foodlabels or by calling the contact centre on 13 28 46.
- Fast Facts
- Most Australian foods will need to include a bar chart and statement indicating the minimum
- percentage of Australian content.
- These foods will also carry the ‘Australian made’ kangaroo logo if it has been made, produced or
- grown here.
- All food labels will need to continue to include a statement about where the food has been
made, grown or produced