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<pre>Dear all,
I've noticed an awful lot of current product out there in regional areas
without food labelling. I thought as from this year it was compulsory to
comply, and supply back labels with intensive info?
As a micro-producer [ 2000 trees] I find it galling to say the least, that
we've gone to the expense and trouble, but for what?

Anybody know the deal?

Margaret,
Olive Hill Farm
WA.
www.olivehillfarm.com.au/oliveoil
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wrote:
> Dear all,
> I've noticed an awful lot of current product out there in regional areas
> without food labelling. I thought as from this year it was compulsory to
> comply, and supply back labels with intensive info?
> As a micro-producer [ 2000 trees] I find it galling to say the least, that
> we've gone to the expense and trouble, but for what?
>
> Anybody know the deal?
>
> Margaret,
> Olive Hill Farm
> WA.
> www.olivehillfarm.com.au/oliveoil

Margaret

I noticed that too (in David Jones food hall, all those new trendy
bottles etc) and then I found that much of the product was old, all
years, even a lot at 1999. These werent obscure labels either, more
your house hold name swanky-foody types.

A bit hard to shift?
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<pre>> Dear all,
> I've noticed an awful lot of current product out there in regional areas
> without food labelling. I thought as from this year it was compulsory to
> comply, and supply back labels with intensive info?
> As a micro-producer [ 2000 trees] I find it galling to say the least, that
> we've gone to the expense and trouble, but for what?
>
> Anybody know the deal?
>
> Margaret,
> Olive Hill Farm
> WA.

Dear Margaret,

I don't know how it works in WA, but I assume the same as NSW. Here the
State Department of Fair Trading is responsible for ensuring that the
labelling is up to scratch. I know of one business that had a visit from the
DoFT and they were told to take all products off their shelves that didn't
fit the guidelines. There was a follow-up visit two weeks later. Other than
this one isolated visit, I do not know of anybody ever questioning the
existence of nutritional information, let alone the accuracy.

I suspect that The Department might have found something more interesting to
do! Much of our locally produced product does have the correct info, and if
you wish to sell through a respectable wholesaler they will insist on
correct labelling, but if you are selling at market stalls or the farm gate
I suspect you would get away without the info for quite a while yet.

Regards,

Mike Wilson
Hunter Valley NSW.
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<pre>Dear Margaret

My understanding is that after 20 December 2003, all food sold in Australia
(including imported) is required to meet the new food standards code( source:
Food Standards Australia & New Zealand - Standard 1.1.1). There are a few
exceptions eg food sold at fund raising events, and also, some transitional
arrangements for long life foods eg wine that was labelled some time ago. There
are also a few products that, while having to comply with the new code, don't
necessarily have to include the nutrition information panel eg alcoholic
beverages, vinegar, tea, coffee (source FSANZ Std. 1.2.8).

Like you, I am a micro - producer and find it disappointing that some producers
haven't taken the trouble to find out what their commitments are if they wish to
sell their product. On a positive note, the industry associations are promoting
the "truth in labelling" and compliance with appropriate regulations. To assist
with the latter, the AOA published labelling guidelines in The Olive Press and
on its website early 2003.

Perhaps your local olive association could become involved and help in the
education of those producers who haven't yet caught up with the new labelling
requirements.

kind regards

Ian Rowe
Perth
Western Australia

----- Original Message -----
From: Margaret Moir
To: OliveOil@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:44 AM
Subject: [OliveOil] food labelling, Oz regulations


Dear all,
I've noticed an awful lot of current product out there in regional areas
without food labelling. I thought as from this year it was compulsory to
comply, and supply back labels with intensive info?
As a micro-producer [ 2000 trees] I find it galling to say the least, that
we've gone to the expense and trouble, but for what?

Anybody know the deal?

Margaret,
Olive Hill Farm
WA.
www.olivehillfarm.com.au/oliveoil




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<pre>Thanks to all for the responses. It seems a common picture emerges, as we
too found that genuine reputable retailers are uncompromising in their
commitment to labelling [and rightly so], and the unlabelled product is
being sold in numerous wineries, galleries, farm gate, markets, etc etc.

It is labelled as being this year's oil [well, last year's as it is now],
however we can't even be sure of that, as I dare say a fair bit of
relabelling goes on. Worrisome trend, to leave old product on the shelves,
isn't it? The public will buy a disappointing product, and be put off for
life.
Good point about the local assn, Ian. We aren't members. however, and
probably don't have much influence.
Thanks all,
Marg.
SWWA.


> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 07:14:08 -0000
> From: "rogpat2002" <rogfarlandsc@...>
> Subject: Re: food labelling, Oz regulations
>
> --- In OliveOil@yahoogroups.com, "Margaret Moir" <olivehill@w...>
> wrote:
> > Dear all,
> > I've noticed an awful lot of current product out there in regional areas
> > without food labelling. I thought as from this year it was compulsory to
> > comply, and supply back labels with intensive info?
> > As a micro-producer [ 2000 trees] I find it galling to say the least,
that
> > we've gone to the expense and trouble, but for what?
> >
> > Anybody know the deal?
> >
> > Margaret,
> > Olive Hill Farm
> > WA.
> > www.olivehillfarm.com.au/oliveoil
>
> Margaret
>
> I noticed that too (in David Jones food hall, all those new trendy
> bottles etc) and then I found that much of the product was old, all
> years, even a lot at 1999. These werent obscure labels either, more
> your house hold name swanky-foody types.
>
> A bit hard to shift?
>
>
>
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<pre>Margaret Moir wrote:

> ----------- snip ---------------snip -------------------
> Good point about the local assn, Ian. We aren't members.

Shame, shame, shame!!!! You should be a member of your local
association. Only then can you influence the direction they take, the
way the state body is constituted, and you benefit by the interaction
with other growers as a bonus! I would not leave the local association
as they are a vital voice for the smaller (not physically, but in number
of trees) grower in the state association.

> however, and
> probably don't have much influence.
> Thanks all,
> Marg.
> SWWA.
>
Everyone should be a member of their local association, ask questions of
the more established growers and comment on responses. Otherwise the
Federal body will be run by the big corporates because they can!

John Attwood
Tamworth
(Northern) NSW Au
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<pre>--- In OliveOil@yahoogroups.com, John Attwood <johnat@n...> wrote:

> Everyone should be a member of their local association, ask
questions of
> the more established growers and comment on responses. Otherwise
the
> Federal body will be run by the big corporates because they can!
>


It already is.


Postively yours,
Sodium!
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<pre>Nick you're a cynic!!!
Regards and happy New Year
David Wilson
Glenlee Olive Grove
----- Original Message -----
From: sodium_9
To: OliveOil@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 6:42 AM
Subject: [OliveOil] Re: food labelling, Oz regulations


--- In OliveOil@yahoogroups.com, John Attwood <johnat@n...> wrote:

> Everyone should be a member of their local association, ask
questions of
> the more established growers and comment on responses. Otherwise
the
> Federal body will be run by the big corporates because they can!
>


It already is.


Postively yours,
Sodium!




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<pre>--- In OliveOil@yahoogroups.com, John Attwood <johnat@n...> wrote:
>

>
> Shame, shame, shame!!!! You should be a member of your local
> association. Only then can you influence the direction they take, the
> way the state body is constituted, and you benefit by the interaction
> with other growers as a bonus! I would not leave the local association
> as they are a vital voice for the smaller (not physically, but in number
> of trees) grower in the state association.


> Everyone should be a member of their local association, ask questions of
> the more established growers and comment on responses. Otherwise the
> Federal body will be run by the big corporates because they can!
>
> John Attwood
> Tamworth
> (Northern) NSW Au


Speaking of which, whats the latest on the levy? And the 'strategic
plan'? If the board accepted the SP, are they implementing it?

Wasnt "the industry" to be consulted on these changes (or has "the
industry" already been consulted? - judging by the submission re
countervailing tariffs "the industry" have already consulted.)

And why is it necessary to spend $80,000 association money per year on
travel?

C'mon you guys, make yourselves heard! Is this your association or
what?
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<pre>--- In OliveOil@yahoogroups.com, "David & Trish Wilson" <willo@i...>
wrote:
> Nick you're a cynic!!!

well, you can even call me saint nic, i still won't mind!.


> Regards and happy New Year

and the very same to you and trishe!!

speaking of nicks, did you ever hear anything back about harvey
nicks??


positively yours,
na.............!
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