Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 42: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a market (details supplied) in County Mayo should be subject to a compulsory labelling system similar to that of big commercial supermarkets; her views on whether this is unfair in view of the fact that the market only operates four hours per week and some during summer months only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34996/05]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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The general labelling of foodstuffs in Ireland is controlled under the European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2002 to 2005. These regulations apply to the labelling of pre-packaged foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer or for supply to mass caterers. The principle underlying food labelling is that the purchaser must not be misled: thus pre-packaged food sold at markets is not exempt from the labelling requirements that apply to such food sold by other means. However, foodstuffs sold loose, that is, without pre-packaging, such as olives sold from drums or cheese sliced at the request of the consumer, need only indicate the name of the food, either on the label or displayed on a notice near the food.