Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Animal Welfare: Labelling

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a grading system for food labelling that rates the animal welfare standards in the food’s production.

Answer: As set out in the animal welfare strategy, the Government committed to ensuring that consumers have access to clear information on how their food was produced. To support this, the Government will continue working with relevant stakeholders, including the farming and food industry, scientists and NGOs to explore how improved animal welfare food labelling could provide greater consumer transparency, support farmers and promote better animal welfare.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 105488
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Animal welfare strategy for England
Monday, 22 December 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Animal welfare Food Labelling Production
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk