The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to introduce new labelling requirements.
A non-binding resolution was approved by the full Parliament during a vote in Strasbourg this week. The resolution confirmed the need for greater transparency within food labelling, and asked for the Commission to revisit its position and implement the mandatory indication of country of origin products including meat products.
The resolution also highlighted the success of voluntary labelling schemes.
NFU deputy president Minette Batters said: “I am very pleased that Members of the European Parliament have supported the NFU on clear dairy and meat labelling. We have been working with MEPs on this for a long time – in particular Glenis Willmott MEP and Julie Girling MEP – and it is positive to see the Parliament taking a stance which could so clearly help both farmers and consumers.
“I very much hope to see the European Commission engage positively following this vote to help ensure that consumers are fully aware when British meat and dairy are used in manufactured products.”
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