Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) on Thursday, 6 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 May 1999. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 20 May 1999 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 action he is taking to ensure purchasers of pre-cooked foods are able to know whether they contain genetically-modified ingredients. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to EC Regulation 1139/98.

Answer: Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to ensure purchasers of pre-cooked foods are able to know whether they contain genetically modified ingredients. [83862] Mr. Rooker: EC Regulation 1139/98, which came into force on 1 September 1998, requires all foods sold to the final consumer, including pre-cooked foods, to be labelled where they contain genetically modified (GM) ingredients produced from GM soya and maize. In a move in which the UK leads the way in Europe, the controls will also apply to restaurants, cafes, bakers and delicatessens.

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