§ 22. Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to promote compulsory country of origin labelling within the European Union. [107904]
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§ Ms QuinFollowing consultation with industry and enforcement authorities we published revised guidance on origin labelling on 1 February making it clear that origin labels on food must be clear and unambiguous. This is an important step forward in our drive for better labelling and more informed choice. We will encourage the European Commission to take similar steps at EU level and raise the issue for wider international discussion at the forthcoming meeting of the Codex Committee for Food Labelling in Ottawa in May.