Country of origin food labelling changes may be delayed until 2017, despite Government calls for ‘urgent’ reforms

New country of origin food labels might not be fully rolled out until 2017, despite the Federal Government calling the overhaul “urgent” earlier this year. A hepatitis A outbreak, linked to frozen berries imported from China, prompted the change. Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said talks were continuing with industry and consumers, and the changes would not start until next year.