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Written question asked by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Food: Hygiene

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what are the financial or legislative barriers to making the display of food hygiene ratings mandatory in England.

Answer

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently exploring a wide set of reforms to the existing food system, and this will include consideration of a statutory Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in England. As part of this work, the FSA will review the available legislative options and update its assessment of the associated costs and benefits of a statutory scheme. Ministers will consider proposals in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1935
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Hygiene Food Standards
Link
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