Consultation outcome

Fairer food labelling

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
12 March 2024
Last updated
12 June 2025 — See all updates
This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

We received 31,011 responses to this consultation.  

We have noted that the majority of respondents support informative origin information, alongside the risks and barriers that have been raised about changes. We are committed to using this evidence on an ongoing basis as we consider the UK and Devolved Governments’ priorities on food labelling and information. 

For labelling about the method of production, we note the strong support from the public and other stakeholders for clearer food information on welfare standards. We will consider the potential role of method of production labelling reform as part of the UK Government’s development of an overarching approach to animal welfare and the wider food strategy.

Original consultation

Summary

Consultation on proposals to introduce fairer food labelling to provide consumers with clearer information on where food comes from and how it's produced.

This consultation was held on another website.

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Consultation description

We are seeking your views on proposals to introduce clearer labelling requirements on the country of origin and method of production used, for certain foods.

These proposals will:

  • improve transparency and consistency around food labelling
  • make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing food
  • allow consumers to choose products that align with their values

Updates to this page

Published 12 March 2024
Last updated 12 June 2025 show all updates

  1. We have published the summary of responses and government response.

  2. First published.

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