Latest news on Code of Practice

The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Country of Origin) Bill 2016 has now become law. 

The Bill amends the country of origin ‘safe harbours’ set out in the Australian Consumer Law.

Previously, for a product to be labelled “Made in Australia”, at least 50% of the cost of production must have been incurred in Australia and it must have been substantially transformed here.

The 50% cost of production test has been removed and substantial transformation is now the sole criterion. 

The definition of “substantial transformation” has also been revised.

The latest changes mean the Australian Made Campaign (AMCL) will need to update its Code of Practice to ensure that it is consistent with the law. 

Work is continuing on this and we will update you with changes as they happen. 

The amendments to the law are intended to complement the new food labelling system which was introduced in July last year but they apply to all products, food and non-food.

If you have any questions about the new provisions, please email compliance@australianmade.com.au.