16Fresh fruit and vegetables in transparent packaging

16 Fresh fruit and vegetables in transparent packaging

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

consists solely of unprocessed fruit and vegetables, whether whole or cut; and
is displayed for sale in a package that does not obscure the nature or quality of the fruit and vegetables.

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.

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:

identifies the country of origin of the fruit and vegetables; or
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.

Note: 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.

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