In this webinar we will provide an overview that combines the latest information on Country of Origin (CoO) legislation, Coles-specific requirements and Fusion system updates.
The Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016 remains the key legislative framework, enforced under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
As of 2025, there have been no major legislative changes, but enforcement and clarity around “substantial transformation” and percentage of Australian ingredients continue to be focal points.
About The Speakers:
Olie Plavsic | Lead Specifications Technologist and Julia Paulet | Specifications Technologist from Coles Group
Olie is an accomplished Lead Specifications Technologist at Coles, bringing over two decades of experience in the manufacturing and quality assurance sectors. Her career spans key roles in renowned companies, including serving as QA Manager at NU-Pure and Pack Group, and as a QA Technologist at Coca-Cola Amatil.
For nearly seven years at Coles, Olie has played a pivotal role in managing Own Brand specifications within the Fusion system. She is deeply involved in reviewing product artworks and delivering training sessions for both suppliers and internal product technologists. Her expertise ensures that Coles’ private label products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and consumer trust.
Julia Paulet is a Specification Technologist in the Own Brand Team for Coles Supermarkets and has been working in this role for the past 4 years. Previous to working for Coles, Julia worked as a Food Technologist for David Jones Food and Simplot and has also worked as a Regulatory Specialist for ingredient company Caldic Canada. She completed her Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition at Deakin University.
