Understanding country of origin food labelling terms
Last Updated: 21 May 2021
This page provides information about the specific definitions used in country of origin food labels. This page will help you understand how to develop your food origin labels that comply with the Information Standard.
Packaging terms
You will find the following terms in the country of origin labelling online tool and you may come across them in your own reading about food labelling.
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Packet or Package
Fresh fruit and vegetables in transparent packaging
Suitable for retail sale
Food products
Non-priority foods do not require the standard mark, but they often require a country of origin statement. Non-priority food products need to comply with either the Information Standard or the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The foods below are some of the non-priority foods.
You should still do your own assessment of your food product to determine if it is a priority or non-priority food. Our country of origin labelling tool may be able to help you with this assessment.
Non-priority foods
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Alcoholic beverages
Biscuits and snack foods
Confectionery
Seasoning
Soft drinks and sports drinks
Tea and coffee
Bottled water
Other foods
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