This article applies to the following workspace types
Nutrition Labelling
Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) requirements depend on whether a food is a priority or non-priority food, and on where it was grown, produced, made or packed. When you create a CoOL statement in Foodworks, you choose which type your food is.
Non-priority foods are a short, defined list. Any food not on that list is a priority food. For full details, see ACCC: Country of origin food labelling – a guide for business.
Priority foods
Priority foods include fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, bread, milk, nuts, honey and breakfast cereals.
Priority foods grown, produced or made in Australia must display the full standard mark: the kangaroo logo, a bar chart, and a statement showing the percentage of Australian ingredients. Priority foods packed in Australia or imported have different requirements, such as no kangaroo logo.
For example:
Non-priority foods
Non-priority foods only need a text statement, although you can choose to use the standard mark. They are:
- seasonings, such as herbs, spices and pastes
- confectionery, such as chocolate and lollies
- biscuits and snack foods, such as chips and crackers
- soft drinks and sports drinks
- bottled water
- tea and coffee
- alcoholic drinks
For example:
Disclaimer
This article gives an overview only and isn't advice on how to comply with Australian law. You're responsible for meeting the requirements of the Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016 and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Seek legal advice if needed.
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