Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00920:reg:16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00920
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16
Character Range: 27228–28775

16  Fresh fruit and vegetables in transparent packaging

(1)           This section applies in relation to food for retail sale that:

           (a)           consists solely of unprocessed fruit and vegetables, whether whole or cut; and

           (b)           is displayed for sale in a package that does not obscure the nature or quality of the fruit and vegetables.

(2)           If provisions in Division 3 apply to the food, the food must bear a label on the package, or have labelling that accompanies it or is displayed in connection with its sale, that meet the requirements of those provisions.

Note: Division 3 applies to food that was grown, produced, made or packaged in Australia.

(3)           Otherwise, the food must bear a label on the package, or have labelling that accompanies it or is displayed in connection with its sale, that:

           (a)           identifies the country of origin of the fruit and vegetables; or

           (b)           if the fruit or vegetables are from more than one country—indicates that the fruit or vegetables are of multiple origins or that it is comprised of imported ingredients.

Note: This subsection applies to food that was not grown, produced, made or packaged in Australia.

 If some or all of its significant ingredients are Australian, section 26 permits the use of a bar chart and a statement to indicate this. Using the mark will satisfy this subsection.

(4)           If the statement mentioned in subsection (3) is on the package, it must be in a clearly defined box.