§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what UK regulations govern the labelling of produce deriving from(a) other European states, (b) applicant countries to the European Union and (c) elsewhere. [92223]
§ Mr. RookerGeneral labelling rules for food sold within the European Union are set out in Directive 79/112/EEC. They apply no matter where the food has come from, and are implemented here by the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 (as amended).