HC Deb 26 October 2001 vol 373 c419W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures are planned to ensure that food imported into the United Kingdom meets UK standards on food labelling. [8430]

Ms Blears

Food labelling rules are harmonised at European level and implemented here by the Food Labelling Regulations 1996. They apply to all food sold in the United Kingdom, wherever it comes from, and are supplemented by a range of guidance notes that aid consistent application and enforcement.

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