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Table 2 Comparison of the answers between the second round and third round

From: Delphi study on country-of-origin labelling for processed foods

Type of organisation

In the second round: Do you agree that COOL of main ingredients should be made on a voluntary basis?

In the third round: COOL of the main ingredient should be mandatory for the foods that could be subject to fraudulent practices on the origin statement.

Academic

Yes

No (it should always be voluntary)

Yes

No (it should always be voluntary)

Yes

Doubtful

Yes

Doubtful

Yes

Yes

Doubtful

Yes

No

Yes

Government

Yes

Yes

Doubtful

Yes

Yes

Doubtful

Yes

No (it should always be voluntary)

Consumer association

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No (it should be mandatory for all products)