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Work Starts on the National Australian Domestic Organic Standard
Standards Australia is to develop Australia’s first national domestic organic standard that has widespread industry, consumer and government support.
2007.05.07 [au]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Addresses 'Organic' Claims
The ACCC has called on food and beverage manufacturers to curb their use of potentially misleading labels when marketing goods to customers.
2006.11.23 [au]
The Australian Organic Industry Unites
The Australian organic sector has united behind its peak industry organisation the Organic Federation of Australia (OFA), stated Andre Leu, chair of the OFA.
2005.08.05 [au]
Aussies Accused of Double Standards Regarding GM Food Labelling Because of USA
Consumers International has accused Australia of playing double standards at the 33rd Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling, which aims to set an international standard for labelling genetically modified (GM) food and food ingredients.
2005.05.13 [au]
Australia United States Free Trade Agreement
US government to have direct input into Australian laws and policies on quarantine and technical standards, including labelling of GE food.
2004.05.18 [au]
Australian State Of NSW Bans Production Of GM Food Until 2006
Premier Bob Carr announces the ban on the production of GM food crops (such as canola, clover, mustard and field peas) until 2006 in New South Wales, Australias most populous state.
2003.04.14 [au]
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Work Starts on the National Australian Domestic Organic Standard
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Addresses 'Organic' Claims
The Australian Organic Industry Unites
Aussies Accused of Double Standards Regarding GM Food Labelling Because of USA
Australia United States Free Trade Agreement
Australian State Of NSW Bans Production Of GM Food Until 2006
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