"Product of"? "Made in"? "100%"? The many shades of labels that appear on the products we buy can all become a bit ridiculous, and not least, confusing. Product labelling has come a long way over the years, but funnily enough, there still seems to be a lot of room for improvement. We've got plenty of no-nonsense information to help you make sense of labels.
Labelling
Labelling
Confused by some of the claims on your foods labels? We don't blame you. But we're here to help.
Articles
Eco labels – too many, and too confusing?
Australian consumers want to make environmentally sustainable choices, but the claims aren't always trustworthy.
Is it faux or is it real? Australia's hidden fur trade
CHOICE talks to Four Paws and the Animal Justice Party about fur coming into the country that's labelled fake, but is actually real.
Do you know which country your food comes from?
Australia's country of origin labelling system is currently under review. We're pushing for some key improvements.
How CHOICE won better country of origin labels
The power of sustained public pressure in keeping companies honest.
Australia's new country of origin food labelling system announced
The government's new country of origin labels are an improvement on the current system - unless the food is from another country.
Supermarket-brand groceries' country of origin labelling
It's mostly impossible to find out where supermarkets source your food from.
Australian fare
Does country of origin labelling reveal if the 'Aussie food' you're eating is made from Australian ingredients?
Country of origin labelling
Confusing labels make it difficult for consumers to support Australian farmers and food producers.
Green marketing
Product labels make all sorts of environmental claims, but can you trust them?
Supermarkets fined for breaching trade measurement law
Coles and Woolies have been prosecuted under the National Measurement Act for pre-packed food shortfalls.
Credence claims on food labels
Are ethical, environmental, nutritional or quality food credentials worth paying a premium for?
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