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Labour MEPs call on UK government to back full country of origin labelling of...
Labour MEPs today demanded full information for consumers on where their meat comes from. Under EU rules now coming into force, cuts of meat must label the country of origin – but the question remains...
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Transparent labelling needed for meat slaughter
Many people will have heard the news today that some supermarkets are using halal meat without informing consumers. The majority of halal meat is pre-stunned before slaughter, but a small minority of...
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Labour MEP defends traffic light labelling from possible EU court case
Glenis Willmott, health spokesperson for Labour MEPs, is defending the UK’s traffic light food labelling scheme amidst plans to refer it to the European Court of Justice tomorrow. “I strongly condemn...
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Labour MEP defends traffic light labelling as Commission launches proceedings...
A Labour MEP today attacked the European Commission’s “foolish plans” to launch proceedings against the UK for use of the traffic light food labelling system. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour MEP for the...
View ArticleLabour MEP welcomes compulsory palm oil labelling
A change in European law made by an East Midlands MEP will mean all products containing palm oil must be clearly labelled. The new requirements will come into force on 13 December and follow concerns...
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Fairness should be at the heart of UK and European Policy
First published by the Lincolnshire Echo, January 2015: In less than five months Britain will vote in the most significant election for a generation. But with so much media coverage of Westminster,...
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Labour MEP leads calls for origin labelling for meat in processed foods
Labour MEP has led a vote in the European Parliament’s environment, health and food safety committee calling for the origin of meat in all processed foods to be clearly labelled. Glenis Willmott MEP...
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Labour MEPs vote for mandatory country of origin labelling for meat in...
Labour MEPs voted today for mandatory country of origin labelling for all meat in processed food, backing stronger traceability requirements for meat in burgers, ready meals and sandwiches. Glenis...
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Red Tractor Week
This week is Red Tractor Week and Labour MEPs have been celebrating the food labelling scheme, which lets consumers know that they are buying British food they can trust. The popular red tractor label...
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Local MEP calls for country of origin labelling for milk
A local Euro MP has table a resolution to the European Parliament calling for all meat and dairy products to be labelled with their country of origin. Under EU rules, it’s already mandatory to label...
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