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Food Labelling Regulations (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 to provide for information about the country of origin of food to be made available to consumers; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would amend the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 to require information about the country of origin of food to be available to consumers. It aims to give shoppers clearer information about where their food comes from, with the exact details set out in the amended regulations.

Key Points

  • Requires country of origin information for foods to be made available to consumers.
  • Amends the Food Labelling Regulations 1996; the specifics would be set out in secondary legislation.
  • Intended to improve transparency and consumer choice about food origin.
  • Originated in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons.

Progress

The Bill has completed its first reading and is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

ConsumersFood producers and manufacturersRetailers and food service businesses (e.g., supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants)Importers of food from outside the UK

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Jan 2011

2nd readingCommons

1 Apr 2011

Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Food Labelling Regulations (Amendment)

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.

Documents (1)

Bill 130 2010-11 (as introduced)
BillCommons
25 Mar 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.