CONSUMERS are gaining a clearer understanding of where their food comes from with the roll out of new Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL).
Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, called in at an IGA Portside Wharf supermarket in Brisbane to see firsthand the labelling on a range of products.
Mr Hartsuyker said he wanted more businesses to embrace the innovative labelling, with 16 months left before the new labels become mandatory.
“Australians want to know where their food was made or packed, and how much was sourced from Australian farmers,” Mr Hartsuyker said.
“It is great to see businesses around the country telling them just that.”
“A significant piece of legislation supporting the CoOL changes, the Competition and Consumer Amendment (Country of Origin) Bill 2016, passed through the Senate last week, meaning businesses can roll out the new labels with greater confidence.
“The changes make it clear imported goods cannot be claimed to be made in Australia just because their form or appearance has been changed during local manufacturing.”
CLICK HERE for the online tool designed to help businesses identify appropriate labels for their products.
