Australia introduces Country of Origin Labelling for Seafood

The Australian government has introduced mandatory country of origin labelling (CoOL) for seafood in hospitality venues. This decision was made in November 2023 after extensive consultation with federal, state and territory consumer ministers. The standard, which will be implemented under the Australian Consumer Law, will categorize seafood as Australian (A), imported (I), or mixed origin (M) beginning in April 2025. The government is currently seeking public feedback on the draft information standard until 17 April 2025.