Consultation outcome

Food labelling: amending laws

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 6 November 2018
• Last updated: 5 February 2019 — See all updates

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Summary of responses

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Detail of outcome

We received 69 responses to this consultation. Having considered the range of responses, our proposed actions meet the needs of food businesses for a realistic transition period, while also protecting consumers’ interests in a ‘no deal’ scenario.

Read the guidance on ‘food labelling changes if there’s no Brexit deal’.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on amending food labelling laws to make sure they remain operable when the UK leaves the European Union.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
6 November 2018 to 11:45pm on 4 December 2018

Consultation description

We are seeking your views on the required changes to food labels in the event that the UK leaves the EU in a ‘no deal’ scenario. These will make sure that current provisions in law can continue to work after the UK has left the EU.

In particular, we want views on what period of adjustment should be allowed before all food marketed in the UK must have a UK name and address on the label.

This consultation concerns food labelling in the situation that the UK leaves the EU in a ‘no deal’ scenario. It does not propose new policies on food labelling.

Published 6 November 2018
Last updated 5 February 2019 + show all updates

1. 5 February 2019

   Added the summary of responses and government response.

2. 6 November 2018

   First published.