United Kingdom: UK Draft Regulations for Comment on Fairer Food Labeling

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   UK2024-0018
On March 12, the United Kingdom (UK) government announced a public consultation on ‘Fairer Food Labeling.’ The consultation seeks feedback for two proposals on food labeling regulations: (1) on labeling pertaining to country of origin, and (2), on animal welfare labeling relating to methods of production. If implemented, these food labeling regulations will apply to imported and domestically produced products. The deadline for submission of comments is May 7, 2024.

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