Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Food Provenance Bill 2013: Second Stage

 

2:40 pm

Photo of Feargal QuinnFeargal Quinn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Bill seeks to introduce food labelling for all kinds of foods, including fruit and vegetables, as well as meat and fish. Drinks also come within the scope of the Bill. The European Consumers Organisation recommends that the origin label become mandatory for all meats, milk, unprocessed foods, single ingredient foods such as flour and sugar, and ingredients that make up more than 50% of a food item.

There is more I could say and perhaps I might say more later. There is great interest in the Bill, for which there is a need. I look for support for it.

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