Last week to comment on Draft Australian Table Olive Standard

There’s just one more week left for public comment on the draft Australian Table Olive Standard, prepared by the National Table Olive Committee (NTOC). The Standard will apply to all table olive products, whether from Australian or international sources for wholesale or retail trade in Australia,and will initially be voluntary and incorporated into the AOA Code of Practice. The draft document is currently open for comment prior to publication by RIRDC and implementation later in 2012. Comments and submissions on the draft Standard are invited from all interested parties, and should be forwarded to NTOC convenor Peter McFarlane via post: 33 Phillips St, Somerton Park SA 5044; fax: (08) 8376 7048 or email: [email protected]. Download the Standard www.australianolives.com.au and for further information or clarification contact Peter on 0418 839 836. Deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday, 10 August 2012 – don’t miss your chance to input into this important industry action.