Advocates mark World Consumer Rights Day with call to take antibiotics of menus
Worldwide day of action sees surge in support to get fast food chains to act
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Food
Nestle and Kellogs accused of ‘health-washing’ to avoid low nutritional ratings
Milo’s health star rating tripled based on preparation with skim milk
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Food companies telling tales with school canteen certifications
Paddle Pops and Tinny Teddies give “tick” despite low health start ratings
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Revision to Organic Standard open for comment from consumers, industry
The standard is the benchmark for consumer trust in organic accreditation bodies
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CHOICE calls on consumers to tell Kellogg’s to roll out health star ratings
Ratings cut through vague nutrition claims to provide a quick comparison between products
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CHOICE calls for action on country of origin food labelling after frozen fruit fiasco
Consumers confused by current labelling requirements
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CHOICE warns against diet detox hype on social media
Isagenix diets fraught with expense, unqualified advice and health risks
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CHOICE highlights concerns around proposed changes to ‘made in’ labelling
Parliamentary committee recognises problems but suggestions aren’t clearer for consumers
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Maggie Beer Products acknowledges labelling likely to be misleading
Food icon Maggie Beer has agreed her company misled consumers, following an investigation by the consumer watchdog
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ACCC allows new levy to combat oyster mortality syndrome
The Australian Seafood Industries (ASI) have been authorised to introduce research and development activities
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ACCC calls for comment on proposed acquisition of Supa IGA stores in WA by Coles
The consumer watchdog invites further submissions on the deal and deferred its final decision until August 14.
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CHOICE calls on food manufacturers to embrace Health Star Ratings
Food ministers sign off on new star labelling scheme
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