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๐Ÿ“œ Free Range Eggs Labelling Bill 2012

Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 32118 October 2012Private Member

The Free Range Eggs Labelling Bill 2012 aims to define and regulate the labelling and sale of free-range eggs in Western Australia. It sets out specific requirements for labelling and displaying free-range eggs, including penalties for non-compliance.

Impact

This bill affects egg producers, retailers, and consumers in Western Australia. It aims to provide clarity and prevent misleading labelling of eggs, allowing consumers to make informed choices about the eggs they purchase.

Key Changes

["Defines 'free range egg' and 'free range hen'", "Mandates specific labelling requirements for free range eggs", "Prohibits the use of 'free range' labelling on non-free range eggs", "Sets out requirements for the display of free range eggs for retail sale"]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Oct 2012
Affected Sectors
agriculturelocal_government

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