Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 22: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the implementation of country of origin labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27698/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The enforcement of country of origin labelling of food is the responsibility of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), a body under the aegis of the Minister for Health. The FSAI will have responsibility for the implementation of the Proposed Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers, covering most meats, which is expected to come into effect from late November 2011.