Chris Seeks Clarity On Labeling As Stunned Before Slaughter

WQ Meat 23Nov23

Chris Seeks Clarity On Labeling As Stunned Before Slaughter

Photo of Christopher ChopeChristopher Chope Conservative, Christchurch

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring halal meat to be labelled with a declaration as to whether it comes from animals that are stunned before slaughter.

Photo of Mark SpencerMark Spencer The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

In 2021, Defra ran a call for evidence to gather data on the potential impacts of different types of labelling reform for animal welfare, including considerations around method of slaughter. We received over 1,600 responses and a summary of these responses is available on GOV.UK. Based on the information gathered, we will continue to work with stakeholders to explore how we can harness the market to improve food information for consumers.

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