Supermarket Labelling Of Meat

EDM number 217 in 2008-09, proposed by Timothy Farron on 09/12/2008.
Categorised under the topic of Food.

That this House notes that currently most fresh meat produce is labelled to include its source of origin; expresses concern that similar standards of labelling are not as strictly enforced in the case of ready meals which include processed meat; further notes that it is permissible for meat and other products to be produced overseas, imported into the United Kingdom and processed then labelled as British; further notes that actual British meat is of a very high standard, and that British animal welfare standards are some of the best in the world; regrets that those purchasing products containing processed meat may be misled by incorrect labelling into purchasing an inferior product; calls upon the Government to close this loophole; and further calls upon supermarkets and other retailers to exceed minimum legal requirements by ensuring that only produce that has been produced in the United Kingdom is labelled as British.

This motion has been signed by a total of 56 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.