Country of Origin Food Labeling
Do you just want to buy Country of Origin Food Labels?
You can just go to our web page for the standard labels here. If you need them customised please contact us here.
Country of Origin Food Labeling
Food labeling in Australia is changing. If you sell food in retail stores in Australia your products will be required to display the new labels from 1 st July 2016. You have 2 years to transition to this new labeling system and here at All About Labels we are prepared for our customers to help implement these changes. More information about these changes can be found here https://australianmade.com.au/licensee-news/2016/changes-to-food-labelling-laws-are-coming-soon/
What are the new labels?
There are two new types country of origin labels:
1. Standard Mark Label (two or three component labels)
- Three component labels are for products grown in, produced in or made in Australia. These labels require the kangaroo in a triangle, a bar chart and explanatory text. These labels are the Grown In Australia (GIA) and Product Of Australia (POA), Made In Australia (MIA) labels.
- Two component labels are for products that were packed in Australia only or imported products with Australian ingredients that voluntarily wish to use the standard mark labels. These labels are the Packed In Australia (PIA) labels.
2. A Country of Origin Statement Label
These labels are used to state the origin in which the products were made when you do not need or cannot use the standard mark label outlined above.
These labels are known as Country of Origin (COO) labels and are available in three sizes 36mm x 20mm, 42mm x 27mm or 65mm x 30mm.
We encourage our customers to visit this link to find further information about the labeling guidelines https://www.business.gov.au/-/media/Grants-and-programs/CoOL/Label-artwork/Country-of-Origin-Labelling-style-guide-pdf.ashx?sc_lang=en
How do I get started?
Prepared with new tooling and knowledge about the new labels required, All About Labels are committed to assisting our customers with the transition to the new labeling requirements.
The new labels require a 3mm clear space which is recommended around the whole label. All About Labels are making it simple for our customers by incorporating the 3mm clear space on our labels. This means that you will be able to place your label in any position on your product and be sure that you are compliant with this regulation.
Designing your label
To get you started designing your label we recommend you use this online tool:
Using this online tool, you can design the label you require for your products using the guidelines. Once the tool has generated your label, all you have to do is send it to us and we can print it for you.
Please note we that once an order has been placed we will send you a proof layout for you to approve prior to printing. It is important to remember that the label design you choose and approve will be the label you receive. All About Labels can not be held responsible for mistakes, errors or incorrect label choices made by the customer. The responsibility to choose and implement the correct labeling for your products is with the customer.
Further information and relevant links
Country of Origin Food Labeling
- Quick guide to the new labeling (including short information video)
https://www.business.gov.au/products-and-services/product-labelling/country-of-origin-food-labelling
Country of Origin Style guide
- Pdf document online the new labeling layouts and requirements
Country of Origin labeling online tool
- Online tool to design your new labels
Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016
- In-depth information about the new labelling
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