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Govt defends extra meat labelling consultation, McDonald urges ‘common sense’

 

Numerous examples of plant based products labelled prominently with words such as beef were highlighted during the 2021-23 Senate inquiry into labelling of meat and other products.

THE Albanese Government has defended its decision to embark on another round of consultation with industry groups before deciding whether to adopt a mandatory or voluntary approach to meat and non-meat food labelling standards.

Cattle Australia last week questioned the Department of Agriculture’s decision to seek further industry views, after a Senate Inquiry which conducted extensive industry consultation…

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