Mandatory Seafood Origin Labels for Hospitality

People buying seafood in restaurants, cafes and other hospitality venues will have to be told where it comes from, under regulations that come into effect on 1 July.

People buying seafood in restaurants, cafes and other hospitality venues will have to be told where it comes from, under regulations that come into effect on 1 July.

Key points:

  • Country of origin labelling for seafood now mandatory in hospitality venues
  • Cook Labor Government committed to ensuring consumers know what they're buying
  • Clear labels needed to identify if seafood is Australian, imported or mixed
  • Strong support from industry and consumers
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