CoOL Win for WA Seafood Industry
Good news! The Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for seafood in hospitality settings information standard has been officially finalised and registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. From 1 July 2026, restaurants, cafés, pubs, clubs and takeaways will need to display whether their seafood is Australian (A), Imported (I), or Mixed (M) under the new national AIM model. This brings hospitality in line with existing rules for packaged seafood.
As one of the founding members of the National Seafood Industry Alliance (NSIA), WAFIC has been working hard to advocate for this change alongside industry partners. This represents a meaningful step forward for our industry, giving consumers the right to know where seafood on restaurant menus comes from and greater confidence that when they’re paying for Australian seafood, they’re actually getting it.
WAFIC will continue to push for transparency, sustainability, and supporting both consumers and our hardworking commercial fishing operators across Western Australia. We appreciate all the members who’ve supported this advocacy effort and helped us reach this important milestone for our industry.
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