"Product of"? "Made in"? "100%"? The many shades of labels that appear on the products we buy can all become a bit ridiculous, and not least, confusing. Product labelling has come a long way over the years, but funnily enough, there still seems to be a lot of room for improvement. We've got plenty of no-nonsense information to help you make sense of labels.
Labelling
Labelling
Confused by some of the claims on your foods labels? We don't blame you. But we're here to help.
Articles
Green marketing: How to tell if a product really is eco-friendly
Product labels make all sorts of environmental claims, but can you trust them?
Eco labels – too many, and too confusing?
Australian consumers want to make environmentally sustainable choices, but the claims aren't always trustworthy.
Is it faux or is it real? Australia's hidden fur trade
CHOICE talks to Four Paws and the Animal Justice Party about fur coming into the country that's labelled fake, but is actually real.
Do you know which country your food comes from?
Australia's country of origin labelling system is currently under review. We're pushing for some key improvements.
How CHOICE won better country of origin labels
The power of sustained public pressure in keeping companies honest.
Supermarket-brand groceries' country of origin labelling
It's mostly impossible to find out where supermarkets source your food from.
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