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Fruit and Vegetables (Classification) Bill

A Bill to make provision for fruit and vegetables to be classified by flavour, condition and size for the purposes of sale in the UK; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

7 December 2018

In Plain English

AI-generated

If enacted, this bill would require fruit and vegetables sold in the UK to be classified by flavour, condition and size. It would provide a framework for these classifications and any related provisions. The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

Fruit and vegetables sold in the UK would have to be classified by flavour, condition and size.
The bill sets out the framework for how these classifications are used in sale and for related purposes.
The proposal could affect retailers, producers and traders, with changes to processes, labelling or compliance.

Who is affected?

Retailers and sellers of fruit and vegetablesFarmers and producers of fruit and vegetablesWholesalers and importers of fruit and vegetablesConsumers who buy fruit and vegetablesRegulatory and trading standards bodies

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Fruit and Vegetables (Classification)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.