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Unpackaged Meat Products Country of Origin Labelling Standard – COAG Consultation Regulation Impact Statement – Food Standards Australia New Zealand

On 18 July 2011 Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced the release of a proposal to extend country of origin labelling to unpackaged beef, sheep and chicken meat. The proposed standard will require retailers to display point-of-sale labels showing the country of origin of the main unpackaged meat categories not already subject to labelling requirements. FSANZ has prepared a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) which has been approved by the Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR). FSANZ released the RIS for public consultation from 18 July 2011 to 29 August 2011. The information provided to FSANZ will help guide the development of the standard and decision RIS.