Manufacturers will have to bring in clearer and more honest food labelling on the country of origin of meat, allergen advice, and whether the product contains palm oil.
The UK government demanded stronger labelling across the whole of the EU, and is now implementing stronger rules in the UK.
Minister of state for agriculture and food, David Heath said: “The Government is tightening up rules to make it easier for shoppers to make more informed decisions for themselves and their families at the tills.
“We fought long and hard in Europe for more honest labelling so that people can make up their own minds about what they eat.
“We are making it easier for consumers to know what’s in the food and drink that they buy, while at the same time cutting red tape for businesses.”
As part of the Food Information Regulations consultation, the Government is legislating to ensure:
There are still some final decisions to be made about how to implement these Food Information Regulations and the Government is asking businesses and interested people to join the conversation and respond to the consultation.
Source: Defra
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