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Written question asked by Carla Denyer (Green Party) on Monday, 3 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Honey: Labelling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to align with changes to the EU Honey Directive on labelling published on 14 May 2024.

Answer

Defra, alongside the Food Standards Agency in Wales and Food Standards Scotland, are working together to assess and address issues arising from the EU’s recent amendments relating to the Honey Directive 2001/110/EC. Any decision on future policy will focus on maintaining our existing high food standards, protecting consumers, and supporting businesses and consumer choice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35023
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Labelling EU action Honey
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk