THE deadline for written submissions in response to a consultation paper designed to generate greater clarity on “free range” egg labelling standards has been extended.
Federal Small Business Minister and Assistant Treasurer Kelly O’Dwyer has extended the period for written submissions to November 27, 2015, due to significant public response to the consultation paper.
On October 5, Ms O'Dwyer released the consultation paper exploring options to enhance consumer confidence and certainty around egg labelling.
“In June, the meeting of federal, state and territory Consumer Affairs Ministers commissioned the paper to seek stakeholder views on a draft Australian national standard on egg labelling, and its potential implications for consumers, producers and the public more generally," she said.
“We want consumers to have a clear understanding of the product types, while considering potential regulatory burdens for producers and retailers.
“It is important that all relevant stakeholders’ views are heard and that there is adequate time to provide those views to governments.
“Consultations will be ongoing throughout the rest of 2015.
“Stakeholder feedback will be essential in informing the development of any final information standard and I encourage interested parties to make a submission."
The consultation paper is available for comment at www.treasury.gov.au and www.consumerlaw.gov.au
