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Written question asked by Sarah Champion (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Origin Marking: Occupied Territories

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when her Department last reviewed the 2009 technical advice document on the labelling of produce originating from the Occupied Palestinian Territories; and whether she plans to update the guidance.

Answer

The UK aims to maintain high standards on the information provided on food labels so that consumers can have confidence in the food that they buy. The UK expects food originating from Israeli settlements located in the territories occupied by Israel since 1967 to be accurately labelled to prevent consumers being misled. All food sold on the UK market, including imported food, must comply with food labelling rules.

Defra continues to consider food labelling issues of importance to consumers and businesses, including the provision of guidance, and will provide further updates as this work progresses.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26028
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Labelling Origin marking Occupied territories Palestine
Link
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