HC Deb 15 June 1998 vol 314 c29W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how he proposes to ensure that soya, from supplies unsegregated between that which is genetically modified and that which is not, which is used in food, is labelled to reflect this. [46077]

Mr. Rooker

In accordance with EC Regulation 1139/98, all foods which contain, or which are likely to contain, genetically modified soya ingredients must be clearly labelled to indicate the presence of such material. This Regulation will come into effect on 1 September 1998. In the meantime, food manufacturers and retailers are voluntarily labelling foods with this information.