Meat (Grading and Labelling) Bill

A Bill to establish a meat grading system incorporating taste and eating quality; to define the term “grass-fed” when used in meat labelling and marketing; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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This Bill would create a formal meat grading system that includes taste and eating quality as part of the official standard. It would define what 'grass-fed' means for labelling and marketing to ensure labels are clear and consistent, with powers to implement and enforce these rules.

Key Points

Establishes a grading system for meat that incorporates taste and eating quality as part of the standard used for assessment and certification.
Defines 'grass-fed' to be used on labelling and marketing to prevent misleading or vague claims.
Provides enforcement and regulatory powers to implement and monitor the new grading and labelling rules.

Who is affected?

Meat producers and processors (farmers, abattoirs, packers)Meat retailers and manufacturersBusinesses involved in labelling and marketing meat productsConsumersFood standards and enforcement bodies (e.g., the Food Standards Agency, local trading standards)Farmers and producers who raise grass-fed stockRestaurants, cafés and other catering businesses

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Meat (Grading and Labelling)

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.

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