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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Monday, 12 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Friday, 16 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Poultry Meat: Imports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make it his policy to prohibit the import of chlorine-washed poultry in trade deals.

Answer

Our approach to trade deals ensures all agri-food products must comply with our sanitary and phytosanitary standards and wider import requirements to be placed on the UK market. There is no import ban in the UK on dairy products from cows treated with bovine somatotropin, however consignments must be accompanied by animal and public health certification and come from approved countries and establishments. We will not change this in any trade deal.

The UK prohibits the use of artificial growth hormones, beta-agonists such as ractopamine and anything other than potable water to decontaminate poultry carcasses in both domestic production and imported meat products.

We will continue to maintain our existing high standards for animal health and food hygiene, ensuring that imported products comply with our import requirements.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51476
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Imports Poultry meat Trade agreements Chlorine
Link
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