HC Deb 29 April 1982 vol 22 c319W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if it is still his intention to implement the Food Labelling Regulations 1980 on 1 January 1983;

(2) what representations he has received, and from whom, concerning possible difficulties in the implementation on 1 January 1983 of the Food Labelling Regulations 1980;

(3) what information he has about steps taken by the Federal Republic of Germany concerning implementation of the European Community food labelling directive.

Mr. Peter Walker

I have received representations from manufacturing and retailers about possible difficulties in the implementation by 1 January 1983 of the Food Labelling Regulations 1980. I have written to the European Commission asking how it intends to deal with the problem of ensuring that all member States comply with the Community's food labelling directive by a common date, and I shall decide what further action is needed in the light of the Commission's reply.

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