A Bill to require simple, uniform nutritional labelling on the front of packaged foods; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
18 November 2009
The Food Labelling (Nutrition and Health) Bill would require simple, uniform nutrition information on the front of most packaged foods, making it easier for shoppers to compare products at a glance. It seeks to standardise how key nutrients are shown and to support these labels with related regulatory measures.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet completed its passage.
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On 4 November, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.
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The Food Labelling (Nutrition and Health) Bill has not been printed and cannot make any further progress.No recorded votes for this bill yet.
