country of origin labelling - consultation regulation impact statement english 63 pages country of origin labelling - consultation draft information standard for food english 32 pages country of origin labelling - draft information standard explanatory and discussion paper english 11 pages country of origin labelling - exposure draft bill australian consumer law safe harbour defences english 11 pages country of origin labelling - draft safe harbour defence changes explanatory and discussion paper english 13 pages country of origin labelling - proposed changes to the australian made australian grown certification trade mark code of practice english 2 pages country of origin labelling for food - faq for international trading partners english 2 pages the australian government is proposing changes to existing requirements for country of origin labelling for food to respond to consumer calls for clearer and more consistent information on product labels.under the proposed changes domestic and imported foods will continue to be required to make a true country of origin statement to reflect where the product was produced made or grown.the main proposed change for priority foods is that the country of origin statement will be placed in a box so it can be found by consumers more easily. informed by consumer research this requirement would apply to foods for which consumers most highly value origin information. these foods referred to as priority foods will be defined by excluding the following food categories seasonings confectionery biscuits and snack foods bottled water soft drinks and sports drinks and alcoholic beverages.additionally all food domestic and imported would be subject to new rules that clarify when made in and packed in statements can be used. foods that are currently exempt from country of origin labelling requirementsfor example food including seafood offered for immediate consumption in restaurants canteens hospitals etcwill continue to be exempt. the proposed changes are subject to agreement by the australian government and state and territory governments. to assist trading partners and importers the proposals include the following considerations a transition period commencing mid-2016 prior to entry into force to be determined through consultation . development of free guidance materials for trading partners to hel them comply with the new requirements. access to a telephone hotline and a free dedicated enquiry email address will be available in the australian department of industry innovation and science. information about the proposed changes and the consultation documents can be found in the consultation package available on the department of industry innovation and science website a hrefhttps consult.industry.gov.au cool-taskforce cool https consult.industry.gov.au cool-taskforce cool the package contains several important documents that trading partners are encouraged to read carefully. there is a regulation impact statement which examines issues including the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed reforms and the potential cost impost on consumers businesses and government. the information standard outlines the proposed new labelling rules. the discussion papers outline proposed changes to legislation.australia welcomes feedback from trading partners on the proposed changes to australias country of origin labelling framework.