§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that New Zealand lamb imported into Great Britain is stained blue by its blue wrapping; and what plans he has to protect British consumers of lamb from the relevant dangers.
§ Mr. HoyThere can on occasions be a transference to the meat of the dye, used for grade or other marks on the wrapping material, when the meat is thawing out.
It is an offence under the Colouring Matter in Food Regulations 1966 to import or sell any meat having in it or on it any added colouring matter, otherwise than for the purpose of marking; and only colouring matters permitted by the Regulations may be used for marking.
Enforcement of the Regulations is a matter for port health authorities as regards importation, and otherwise for food and drugs authorities.
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