Overview

This bill amends the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 to require clearer labelling of the country of origin for meat products sold in the UK. The aim is to provide consumers with more information to make informed purchasing decisions.

Description

The bill mandates that meat products must declare the country of origin of the meat. This applies if the meat component makes up at least 10% of the product's weight. The "place of origin" is defined as the country where the animal was born. If the animal was reared or slaughtered in a different country, that information must also be included. The bill also specifies that products cannot be labelled "British" unless the animal was born, reared, and slaughtered in the UK. The bill clarifies the definition of "meat product" to encompass a wide range of meat-containing foods. It also addresses situations where omitting country of origin information might mislead consumers, requiring disclosure in such cases.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending. Implementation costs will likely involve enforcement and potentially support for businesses adapting their labelling practices. No figures are available in the provided text.

Groups Affected

• Consumers: Will benefit from increased transparency regarding the origin of meat in their food.
• Food producers and retailers: Will need to update their labelling practices to comply with the new regulations, potentially incurring costs.
• Food importers: May face challenges in sourcing and labelling products according to the new rules.

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