What you need to know about the update to food labelling laws

The federal government’s recent amendments to food labelling regulations, which will require businesses to reveal how Australian their products are, will come into effect on July 1 this year. The Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016, will regulate what information businesses must provide to consumers about the food they buy. The legislation, which […]

Dinushi Dias 27 April, 2016

The federal government’s recent amendments to food labelling regulations, which will require businesses to reveal how Australian their products are, will come into effect on July 1 this year.

The Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016, will regulate what information businesses must provide to consumers about the food they buy.

The legislation, which forms part of the Australian Consumer Law applies to food that can be retailed in Australia at stores, markets, online or in vending machines.

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Dinushi Dias

Dinushi Dias is a freelance journalist and a former StartupSmart reporter and multimedia content producer. She is the co-founder of Melbourne-based production house Dinushi & Power.