Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will comment on the existing regulations on the labelling of meat with the country of origin as they relate to (a) the country where the animal was produced, (b) the country where the animal was slaughtered and (c) the country where the carcase was cut.

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the existing regulations on the labelling of meat with the country of origin as they relate to (a) the country where the animal was produced, (b) the country where the animal was slaughtered and (c) the country where the carcase was cut. [22075] Mr. Rooker: There are no specific requirements for this information to be given on food labels. The Food Labelling Regulations 1996 contain general provisions requiring the place of origin to be given, if omitting it could mislead the purchaser about the true origin of a food.

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