Truth in Labelling

The saying goes, 'you are what you eat'. Well, if that's the case, then we, as consumers, have a right to know what we are eating. That's why it's vital that we are able to trust the labelling on food products to tell us the ingredients, where the product was made and whether or not the product is fresh.

But, believe it or not, Australia's current food regulations don't require this truth in labelling.

Putting the squeeze on Juices

One of the reasons orange juice is so popular with consumers is because it's touted as being 'fresh'. But did you know that some manufacturers are using aseptic juice and calling it 'fresh'?

Oils ain't Oils

Consumers are not being told the truth when it comes to the use of particular ingredients in products, such as Palm Oil, which many Australians are ethically opposed to.

Made where?

Did you know that under the current rules, only 50 percent of the cost of a product has to originate in Australia for it to be called "Made in Australia"?