Summary
The European Parliament calls for mandatory origin labeling for milk, dairy, and various meats to increase transparency and consumer trust. 10 12.05.2016
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economy
agri-foodstuffs
public administration
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The Parliament calls for mandatory indication of the origin for milk and dairy products to protect quality and employment.
- There is a demand to implement rules that allow authorities to properly enforce origin labeling and impose penalties.
- Legislative proposals should consider the costs and benefits of introducing mandatory origin labeling for various food categories.
- Mandatory labeling is requested for meat used as an ingredient in processed foods to increase supply chain transparency.
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