No legal definition for 'organic ' or 'free range ' labels on food in Australia . Consumer groups warn the term is open for abuse by supermarket retailers . Comment: While shoppers may think they 're buying 'fresh ' food , it may mean it has n't been preserved by freezing , canning or chemical treatment .
No legal definition for 'organic ' or 'free range ' labels on food in Australia . Consumer groups warn the term is open for abuse by supermarket retailers . Choice says credence claims are used to get consumers to pay a premium . While shoppers may think they 're buying 'fresh ' food , it may mean it has n't been preserved by freezing , canning or chemical treatment .