Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food
- Question
- To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what assessment he has made of the impact on competition within the British dairy industry of the Codex proposals on bio-yoghurt products. - Inc fig.
- Answer
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Mr. Spring: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the impact on competition within the British dairy industry of the Codex proposals on bio-yoghurt products. [30705] Mr. Rooker: A detailed assessment has not been made. However, around 60 per cent. of the UK yoghurt market would be affected by the new requirement to re-label as "fermented milks" products sold legally in the UK as yoghurt.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 30705; 307 c96W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Competition Dairy products Food Labelling Codex Alimentarius Commission
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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