A Bill to require simple, uniform nutritional labelling on the front of packaged foods; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
18 November 2009
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The bill would require simple, uniform nutrition information to be shown on the front of packaged foods. It aims to standardise front‑of‑pack labelling so people can compare products quickly and make healthier choices, with related provisions to support its operation.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; the first reading took place in 2009‑11‑04. No further stages are provided in the current information.
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4 Nov 2009
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.
