Inquiry into the Production and Marketing of Foodstuffs
Economics and Industry Standing Committee (2005 - 2008)· 23 June 2005inquiry_report
This is a progress report from the WA Economics and Industry Standing Committee regarding their inquiry into the production and marketing of foodstuffs. The inquiry focuses on market dominance of major food retail chains, the safety of imported foods, and food labelling. The committee is seeking legal advice on Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) for fresh produce.
Impact
WA consumers, food producers, wholesalers, and retailers will be affected by the inquiry's findings and any subsequent legislative changes regarding food labelling and market regulation.
agriculturehealthlocal_governmentpublic_sectorfoodstuffsfood productionfood marketingmarket dominancefood retail chainsimported foodstuffsfood labellingcountry of origin labellingCOOLtrade practicesACCCWestern Australia
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